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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was revealed 4 years after the HZ25W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-30W scores versus the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung HZ25W

 WG-30W HZ25W 
AnnouncedOctober 2014July 2010More modern by 52 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh WG-30W

 HZ25W WG-30W 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung HZ25W

 WG-30W HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W has outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-30W and the HZ25W.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and HZ25W.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
manual focus
delivers RAW files
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography details
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-10-09 2010-07-06
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 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) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $350