Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ10W
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced October 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Also Known as WB500
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Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ10W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-30W grades vs the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung HZ10W
| WG-30W | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2014 |  | May 2009 | Fresher by 66 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Ricoh WG-30W
| HZ10W | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung HZ10W
| WG-30W | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W features exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W vs the HZ10W.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and HZ10W.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung HZ10W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung HZ10W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB500 |
| Class | 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2432 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| 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, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 249g (0.55 pounds) |
| 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 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 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $280 | $300 |