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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was released 5 years after the WB150F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-50 grades versus the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung WB150F

 WG-50 WB150F 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2012More modern by 66 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh WG-50

 WB150F WG-50 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB150F

 WG-50 WB150F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-50 vs the WB150F.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and WB150F.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer WG-50 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography info
Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
71
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Samsung WB150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-05-24 2012-01-09
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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 gr (0.43 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $280 $230