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Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2011
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 PX vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was introduced 4 months prior to the WB150F so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the PX scores vs the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung WB150F

 PX WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh PX

 WB150F PX 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung WB150F

 PX WB150F 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX features exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the PX and the WB150F.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PX and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PX and WB150F.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh PX to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh PX
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh PX
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
68
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh PXSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh PX Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $230