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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a complete review of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung WB150F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was released 3 years after the WB150F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-5 GPS scores versus the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung WB150F

 WG-5 GPS WB150F 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WB150F WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB150F

 WG-5 GPS WB150F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the WB150F.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and WB150F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (236 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography information
Samsung WB150F Sports photography information
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
69
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
does not have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (188g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (240 shots)
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (236 grams)
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung WB150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2012-01-09
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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at 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
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236g (0.52 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery type 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 One One
Retail price $500 $230