Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung HZ10W
WG-30 | HZ10W | |||
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Released | October 2014 | May 2009 | Newer by 66 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Ricoh WG-30
HZ10W | WG-30 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung HZ10W
WG-30 | HZ10W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |