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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was manufactured 8 years after the HZ30W which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-6 scores against the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung HZ30W

 WG-6 HZ30W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2010Newer by 99 months
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Ricoh WG-6

 HZ30W WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung HZ30W

 WG-6 HZ30W 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 provides external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-6 and the HZ30W.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and HZ30W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
70
great battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung HZ30W
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Samsung HZ30W
Alternative name - WB600
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-02-21 2010-01-19
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off 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 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246g (0.54 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $271 $280