Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung HZ30W side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-4 GPS has external dimensions of 124 x 64 x 33 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 1.3″) and weighs 235 g (0.52 lb / 8.29 oz) (including batteries). Samsung HZ30W has external dimensions of 107 x 61 x 28 mm (4.21 x 2.4 x 1.1″) and weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and the Samsung HZ30W. Samsung HZ30W is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Ricoh WG-4 GPS.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung HZ30W.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung HZ30W.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS is 10g lighter than the Samsung HZ30W but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-4 GPS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the HZ30W.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung HZ30W's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.