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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Released October 2014
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was brought out 4 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-30W grades versus the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung HZ30W

 WG-30W HZ30W 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2010Fresher by 58 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Ricoh WG-30W

 HZ30W WG-30W 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung HZ30W

 WG-30W HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-30W against the HZ30W.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and HZ30W.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30W to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung HZ30W
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Samsung HZ30W
Also referred to as - WB600
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-10-09 2010-01-19
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $280