Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ25W

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was revealed 4 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-30 matches up against the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30 against the HZ25W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.