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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung HZ10W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was released 5 years after the HZ10W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-30 grades versus the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung HZ10W

 WG-30 HZ10W 
ReleasedOctober 2014May 2009Newer by 66 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Ricoh WG-30

 HZ10W WG-30 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung HZ10W

 WG-30 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 has got external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WG-30 vs the HZ10W.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and HZ10W.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
71
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung HZ10W
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-10-09 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192g (0.42 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $428 $300