Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 & Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung HZ15W
WG-70 | HZ15W | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 134 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh WG-70
HZ15W | WG-70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung HZ15W
WG-70 | HZ15W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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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 |