Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB150F

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GR and Samsung WB150F, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GR (APS-C) and WB150F (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The GR was brought out 16 months after the WB150F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GR grades against the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR and Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR has outer measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR and Samsung WB150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GR and the WB150F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GR and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and WB150F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger GR provides an edge in sensor innovation.