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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was brought out 4 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung HZ25W

 WG-5 GPS HZ25W 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2010More modern by 56 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 HZ25W WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung HZ25W

 WG-5 GPS HZ25W 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the HZ25W.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and HZ25W.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-5 GPS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
manual focus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (236 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography advice
69
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than average (236g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
43
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (236 grams)
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236 grams (0.52 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $350