Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung DV150F

Here is a complete comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung DV150F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was manufactured 14 months later than the DV150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-4 GPS grades against the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the DV150F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and DV150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and DV150F.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-4 GPS should have a benefit in sensor technology.