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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 8 years after the HZ30W which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G900 scores against the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung HZ30W

 G900 HZ30W 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2010More modern by 99 months
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Ricoh G900

 HZ30W G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung HZ30W

 G900 HZ30W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 has got outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G900 vs the HZ30W.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G900 and HZ30W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and HZ30W.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to give you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G900 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
70
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
56
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (247g)
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung HZ30W
 Ricoh G900Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G900 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-02-21 2010-01-19
Physical type 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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 340 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $752 $280