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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-70 was unveiled 9 years after the HZ35W which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-70 matches up against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung HZ35W

 WG-70 HZ35W 
LaunchedFebruary 2020June 2010Newer by 118 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh WG-70

 HZ35W WG-70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung HZ35W

 WG-70 HZ35W 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-70 versus the HZ35W.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and HZ35W.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung HZ35W
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-02-04 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical 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 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $300