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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV150F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was announced 4 years after the DV150F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-50 matches up against the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung DV150F

 WG-50 DV150F 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2013More modern by 54 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Ricoh WG-50

 DV150F WG-50 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung DV150F

 WG-50 DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-50 versus the DV150F.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and DV150F.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer WG-50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography features
Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
49
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
71
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (116g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
rather wide (25mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung DV150F
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Samsung DV150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-05-24 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings On, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $150