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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was introduced 11 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-70 matches up versus the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung HZ15W

 WG-70 HZ15W 
RevealedFebruary 2020February 2009Newer by 134 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh WG-70

 HZ15W WG-70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung HZ15W

 WG-70 HZ15W 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-70 compared to the HZ15W.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and HZ15W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
Samsung HZ15W Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung HZ15W
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-70 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-02-04 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash options On, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $330