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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Ricoh GR II versus Samsung WB150F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very similar but the GR II (APS-C) and WB150F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The GR II was introduced 3 years later than the WB150F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GR II grades vs the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung WB150F

 GR II WB150F 
AnnouncedJune 2015January 2012More recent by 42 months
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh GR II

 WB150F GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB150F

 GR II WB150F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II provides external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GR II compared to the WB150F.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and WB150F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and WB150F.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh GR II will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern GR II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (251 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
50
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
67
lighter than average (251g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
59
manual focus
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
32
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh GR IISamsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR II Samsung WB150F
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-06-17 2012-01-09
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $599 $230