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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was launched 7 years after the ST150F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-70 grades vs the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung ST150F

 WG-70 ST150F 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2013More modern by 87 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Ricoh WG-70

 ST150F WG-70 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST150F

 WG-70 ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 has got exterior measurements 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 ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-70 vs the ST150F.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and ST150F.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-70 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging features
Samsung ST150F Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung ST150F
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung ST150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-02-04 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings On, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 114g (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 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $300