Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB150F
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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 February 2020
- New Model is Ricoh WG-80
(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
- Announced January 2012

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB150F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WG-70 was announced 8 years after the WB150F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-70 matches up vs the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung WB150F
WG-70 | WB150F | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 99 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh WG-70
WB150F | WG-70 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB150F
WG-70 | WB150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 has external 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 measurements 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-70 vs Samsung WB150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-70 compared to the WB150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and WB150F.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-70 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung WB150F |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2020-02-04 | 2012-01-09 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) |
Max 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 gr (0.43 lb) | 188 gr (0.41 lb) |
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 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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $280 | $230 |