Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung HZ25W
WG-30W | HZ25W | |||
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Announced | October 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 52 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh WG-30W
HZ25W | WG-30W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung HZ25W
WG-30W | HZ25W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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.

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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |