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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-6
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
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was revealed 4 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung HZ35W

 WG-5 GPS HZ35W 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2010More modern by 57 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 HZ35W WG-5 GPS 
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung HZ35W

 WG-5 GPS HZ35W 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing 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 out the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the HZ35W.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and HZ35W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and HZ35W.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher WG-5 GPS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (236g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
69
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (236 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (236g)
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung HZ35W
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
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 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236g (0.52 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical 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 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $300