Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
- Launched February 2020
- New Model is Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Also referred to as WB5000
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Lets look closer at the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung HZ25W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-70 was manufactured 9 years after the HZ25W which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-70 grades against the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung HZ25W
| WG-70 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2020 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 117 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh WG-70
| HZ25W | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung HZ25W
| WG-70 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-70 against the HZ25W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and HZ25W.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also called | - | WB5000 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2020-02-04 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 | 300 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $280 | $350 |