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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was revealed 3 years after the HZ35W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-20 scores against the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung HZ35W

 WG-20 HZ35W 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2010More modern by 45 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh WG-20

 HZ35W WG-20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung HZ35W

 WG-20 HZ35W 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-20 compared to the HZ35W.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and HZ35W.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-20 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent WG-20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
71
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung HZ35W
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye 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 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 260 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $370 $300