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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
35
Overall
39
Ricoh WG-80 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-70
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung HZ25W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-80 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was introduced 12 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-80 matches up against the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Samsung HZ25W

 WG-80 HZ25W 
RevealedMay 2022July 2010More modern by 145 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh WG-80

 HZ25W WG-80 
Display dimension3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung HZ25W

 WG-80 HZ25W 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-80 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-80 vs the HZ25W.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-80 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-80 and HZ25W.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
55
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
42
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
44
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic port
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-80 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-80 and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh WG-80Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-80 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2022-05-19 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.70" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 193g (0.43 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
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 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $350