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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 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
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV150F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was introduced 22 months later than the DV150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-30 grades vs the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung DV150F

 WG-30 DV150F 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2013More recent by 22 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Ricoh WG-30

 DV150F WG-30 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung DV150F

 WG-30 DV150F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-30 vs the DV150F.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and DV150F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography info
Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
71
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
really wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung DV150F
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung DV150F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30 Samsung DV150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-10-09 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $428 $150