Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST150F
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(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
- Introduced October 2014
(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
- Launched January 2013
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST150F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-30 was announced 22 months later than the ST150F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-30 matches up vs the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung ST150F
| WG-30 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2014 |  | January 2013 | Fresher by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh WG-30
| ST150F | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung ST150F
| WG-30 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-30 and the ST150F.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and ST150F.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer WG-30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung ST150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung ST150F |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-10-09 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 300 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $428 | $300 |