Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ30W

Its time to look closer at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung HZ30W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was revealed 5 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the HZ30W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and HZ30W.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.