Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB150F
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014
(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
- Launched January 2012
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB150F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-30 was launched 2 years later than the WB150F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-30 grades versus the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung WB150F
WG-30 | WB150F | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | January 2012 | More recent by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh WG-30
WB150F | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB150F
WG-30 | WB150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 has physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 compared to the WB150F.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and WB150F.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer WG-30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung WB150F |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2012-01-09 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) |
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 lb) | 188 grams (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 300 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $428 | $230 |