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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was manufactured 3 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-4 scores versus the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung HZ35W

 WG-4 HZ35W 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 45 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh WG-4

 HZ35W WG-4 
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung HZ35W

 WG-4 HZ35W 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 and the HZ35W.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and HZ35W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and HZ35W.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer WG-4 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography info
Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
72
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung HZ35W
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-05 2010-06-16
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 6.17 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 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 sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 240 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $300