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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 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
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was announced 2 years after the WB150F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-30W scores against the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung WB150F

 WG-30W WB150F 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2012Newer by 34 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh WG-30W

 WB150F WG-30W 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB150F

 WG-30W WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-30W and the WB150F.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and WB150F.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-30W provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography advice
Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Samsung WB150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-10-09 2012-01-09
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
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 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical 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 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $230