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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV150F

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV150F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was released 22 months after the DV150F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-30W grades against the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung DV150F

 WG-30W DV150F 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2013Newer by 22 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Ricoh WG-30W

 DV150F WG-30W 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung DV150F

 WG-30W DV150F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-30W against the DV150F.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and DV150F.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-30W should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
Samsung DV150F Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
71
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
really wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
32
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung DV150F
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung DV150F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Samsung DV150F
Type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $150