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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was unveiled 3 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-4 matches up versus the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung HZ25W

 WG-4 HZ25W 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 44 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh WG-4

 HZ25W WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung HZ25W

 WG-4 HZ25W 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 vs the HZ25W.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and HZ25W.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer WG-4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
manual focus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
72
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
52
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (240 per charge)
43
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-05 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 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 sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 240 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $330 $350