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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
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Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was unveiled 7 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-6 grades versus the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung HZ25W

 WG-6 HZ25W 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2010More recent by 93 months
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh WG-6

 HZ25W WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung HZ25W

 WG-6 HZ25W 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 versus the HZ25W.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and HZ25W is 89 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger WG-6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
56
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-02-21 2010-07-06
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246g (0.54 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 340 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $271 $350