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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ35W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was brought out 4 years after the HZ35W which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-30W grades versus the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung HZ35W

 WG-30W HZ35W 
ReleasedOctober 2014June 2010More modern by 53 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh WG-30W

 HZ35W WG-30W 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung HZ35W

 WG-30W HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-30W versus the HZ35W.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and HZ35W.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30W to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
43
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung HZ35W
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-10-09 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
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 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $300