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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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
  • Additionally Known as WB600
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung HZ30W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was unveiled 10 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-70 grades vs the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung HZ30W

 WG-70 HZ30W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2010More recent by 123 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Ricoh WG-70

 HZ30W WG-70 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung HZ30W

 WG-70 HZ30W 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 features outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-70 and the HZ30W.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
50
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung HZ30W
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-70 Samsung HZ30W
Alternative name - WB600
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-02-04 2010-01-19
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.43 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $280