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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Released May 2017
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung ST150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was introduced 4 years after the ST150F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-50 scores against the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung ST150F

 WG-50 ST150F 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2013Newer by 54 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh WG-50

 ST150F WG-50 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung ST150F

 WG-50 ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung ST150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-50 and the ST150F.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-50 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography information
Samsung ST150F Travel photography information
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
30
really wide (25mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung ST150F
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-50 Samsung ST150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-05-24 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options On, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $300