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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung ST150F
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung ST150F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 14 months later than the ST150F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-4 GPS scores versus the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung ST150F

 WG-4 GPS ST150F 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 14 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 ST150F WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST150F

 WG-4 GPS ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung ST150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the ST150F.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-4 GPS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (235 grams)
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
Samsung ST150F Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
69
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (235g)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography info
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
39
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (235g)
30
relatively wide (25mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST150F
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung ST150F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung ST150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235g (0.52 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 240 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $210 $300