Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung HZ30W

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.