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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Successor is Ricoh GR II
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung WB150F

 GR WB150F 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2012More modern by 16 months
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh GR

 WB150F GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung WB150F

 GR WB150F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

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

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
45
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
71
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
61
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow 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)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh GRSamsung WB150F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Samsung WB150F
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-04-17 2012-01-09
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD 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 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $971 $230