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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB150F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was brought out 2 years after the WB150F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-M1 matches up vs the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung WB150F

 WG-M1 WB150F 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2012Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WB150F WG-M1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB150F

 WG-M1 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got physical dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has sizing 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the WB150F.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and WB150F.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer WG-M1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
30
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
53
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
38
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
64
better than average battery life (350 shots)
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (188g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
35
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
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high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB150F
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung WB150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-12 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.5" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 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 350 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $2,000 $230