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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Released October 2014
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung HZ35W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was brought out 4 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-30 scores vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung HZ35W

 WG-30 HZ35W 
IntroducedOctober 2014June 2010More recent by 53 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh WG-30

 HZ35W WG-30 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung HZ35W

 WG-30 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 versus the HZ35W.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and HZ35W.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
71
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
43
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung HZ35W
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-10-09 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
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 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $428 $300