Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ30W

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W & Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.