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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV150F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was manufactured 5 years after the DV150F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-6 grades versus the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung DV150F

 WG-6 DV150F 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 63 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Ricoh WG-6

 DV150F WG-6 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung DV150F

 WG-6 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 offers external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-6 vs the DV150F.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and DV150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and DV150F.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (340 shots)
weather proofing
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
56
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
weather proofing
good battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decently wide (25mm)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (246g)
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung DV150F
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Samsung DV150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-21 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Flash on, flash off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 grams (0.54 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 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 340 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $271 $150