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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-80 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2022
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-70
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-80 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was released 10 years after the WB150F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-80 matches up versus the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Samsung WB150F

 WG-80 WB150F 
AnnouncedMay 2022January 2012Newer by 127 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh WG-80

 WB150F WG-80 
Screen dimensions3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung WB150F

 WG-80 WB150F 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-80 offers outside 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 WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the WG-80 vs the WB150F.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-80 and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-80 and WB150F.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-80 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-80 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Street photography factors
Samsung WB150F Street photography factors
55
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
43
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
71
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
44
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging info
Samsung WB150F Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh WG-80Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-80 Samsung WB150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2022-05-19 2012-01-09
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.70" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 188g (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 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 300 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $230