Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung HZ50W

The following is a extended review of the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung HZ50W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was launched 4 years after the HZ50W which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-30 grades vs the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-30 and the HZ50W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and HZ50W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and HZ50W.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.