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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Launched February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung HZ25W
(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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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

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").

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The 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 
ReleasedFebruary 2020July 2010Newer by 117 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh WG-70

 HZ25W WG-70 
Display dimensions3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
50
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
71
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung 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