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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Released February 2014
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was unveiled 14 months after the ST150F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-4 scores against the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung ST150F

 WG-4 ST150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh WG-4

 ST150F WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST150F

 WG-4 ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 against the ST150F.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and ST150F.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
Samsung ST150F Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
72
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (240 per charge)
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST150F
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung ST150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-05 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface 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
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical 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 pictures -
Style 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
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $330 $300