Clicky

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung DV150F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The WG-20 was brought out 14 months after the DV150F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-20 matches up versus the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung DV150F

 WG-20 DV150F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 14 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Ricoh WG-20

 DV150F WG-20 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung DV150F

 WG-20 DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 versus the DV150F.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV150F to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger WG-20 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography factors
Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography features
Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decently wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung DV150F
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung DV150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 164g (0.36 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 260 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $370 $150