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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was manufactured 14 months after the ST150F making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-20 scores against the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung ST150F

 WG-20 ST150F 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh WG-20

 ST150F WG-20 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung ST150F

 WG-20 ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 offers physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-20 against the ST150F.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and ST150F.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST150F to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-20 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
Samsung ST150F Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (114g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung ST150F
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Samsung ST150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $370 $300