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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was brought out 2 years after the WB150F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-4 scores against the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung WB150F

 WG-4 WB150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh WG-4

 WB150F WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB150F

 WG-4 WB150F 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 has 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) whilst the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 against the WB150F.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and WB150F.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-4 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (2.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB150F Vlogging factors
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Samsung WB150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-05 2012-01-09
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
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
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $330 $230