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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung HZ30W
(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 January 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB600
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung HZ30W

 WG-5 GPS HZ30W 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 HZ30W WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung HZ30W

 WG-5 GPS HZ30W 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (236g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
69
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than average (236g)
display is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (240 shots)
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than average (236g)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung HZ30W
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as - WB600
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
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
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236g (0.52 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" 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 shots -
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $280