Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 & Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung HZ35W
WG-70 | HZ35W | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 118 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh WG-70
HZ35W | WG-70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung HZ35W
WG-70 | HZ35W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |