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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung DV150F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was revealed 14 months after the DV150F making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-4 matches up against the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung DV150F

 WG-4 DV150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 14 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Ricoh WG-4

 DV150F WG-4 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung DV150F

 WG-4 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-4 and the DV150F.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and DV150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and DV150F.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-4 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
36
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (116g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging features
Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
36
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung DV150F
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Samsung DV150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 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 sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 240 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $330 $150