Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced May 2017
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- 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as WB600
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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung HZ30W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-50 was brought out 7 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-50 matches up versus the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung HZ30W
| WG-50 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2017 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 90 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Ricoh WG-50
| HZ30W | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung HZ30W
| WG-50 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 features physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 and the HZ30W.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and HZ30W.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent WG-50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB600 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2017-05-24 | 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 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| 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 | 8.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 300 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $280 | $280 |