Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB150F

Following is a detailed review of the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was unveiled 6 years after the WB150F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-6 scores vs the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 comes with physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-6 compared to the WB150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and WB150F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and WB150F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to provide more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer WG-6 provides a benefit in sensor tech.