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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB150F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 2 years later than the WB150F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-4 GPS scores vs the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung WB150F

 WG-4 GPS WB150F 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WB150F WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB150F

 WG-4 GPS WB150F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the WB150F.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and WB150F.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
69
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (240 shots)
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung WB150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-05 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 gr (0.52 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 240 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $210 $230