Ricoh GR II vs Samsung HZ25W

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh GR II and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and HZ25W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR II was launched 5 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GR II matches up versus the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II has got outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR II and Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR II compared to the HZ25W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and HZ25W is 89 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GR II and HZ25W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR II because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Ricoh GR II will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GR II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.