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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was revealed 2 years after the WB150F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-20 grades vs the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung WB150F

 WG-20 WB150F 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh WG-20

 WB150F WG-20 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB150F

 WG-20 WB150F 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 has exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the WB150F.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer WG-20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
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manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
44
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (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 decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
71
weather proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung WB150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-05 2012-01-09
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 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 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 life 260 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $370 $230