Clicky

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ30W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The WG-M1 was revealed 4 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-M1 matches up versus the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung HZ30W

 WG-M1 HZ30W 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2010Fresher by 57 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Ricoh WG-M1

 HZ30W WG-M1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung HZ30W

 WG-M1 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 enjoys outer dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-M1 vs the HZ30W.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and HZ30W.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
53
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
38
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
good battery power (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
64
good battery power (350 per charge)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
good battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic port
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung HZ30W
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-09-12 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 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 H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 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 350 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 SLB-11A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $2,000 $280