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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
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-5 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 2 years after the ST150F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung ST150F

 WG-5 GPS ST150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 26 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 ST150F WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST150F

 WG-5 GPS ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the ST150F.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and ST150F.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-5 GPS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (236 grams)
56
lighter than competitors (114g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography features
Samsung ST150F Travel photography features
69
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (236g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (114g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (236 grams)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST150F
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung ST150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-10 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236g (0.52 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $500 $300