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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was brought out 4 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-30 matches up against the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung HZ30W

 WG-30 HZ30W 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 58 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Ricoh WG-30

 HZ30W WG-30 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung HZ30W

 WG-30 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 against the HZ30W.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger WG-30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung HZ30W
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30 Samsung HZ30W
Also referred to as - WB600
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-10-09 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192g (0.42 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $428 $280