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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Revealed October 2014
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ50W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was launched 4 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-30W scores against the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung HZ50W

 WG-30W HZ50W 
RevealedOctober 2014May 2010Fresher by 54 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Ricoh WG-30W

 HZ50W WG-30W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung HZ50W

 WG-30W HZ50W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys physical 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 HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W versus the HZ50W.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and HZ50W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and HZ50W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W provides an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography features
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography info
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung HZ50W
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Samsung HZ50W
Also called as - WB5500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-10-09 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.43 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $250