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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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-70 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung DV150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was released 7 years after the DV150F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-70 scores versus the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung DV150F

 WG-70 DV150F 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2013Newer by 87 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Ricoh WG-70

 DV150F WG-70 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung DV150F

 WG-70 DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-70 versus the DV150F.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and DV150F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-70 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
Samsung DV150F Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
50
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung DV150F
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-70 Samsung DV150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-02-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 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
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes On, off -
Hot shoe
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 PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
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 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $150