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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh GR II and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR II (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the GR II (APS-C) and HZ30W (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The GR II was introduced 5 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GR II scores vs the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung HZ30W

 GR II HZ30W 
LaunchedJune 2015January 2010Newer by 66 months
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Ricoh GR II

 HZ30W GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung HZ30W

 GR II HZ30W 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II features external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GR II versus the HZ30W.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and HZ30W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and HZ30W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR II having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh GR II will provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer GR II provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
75
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
29
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR II
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (251 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography advice
50
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (251g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
59
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
32
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (251 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Samsung HZ30W
 Ricoh GR IISamsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR II Samsung HZ30W
Alternate name - WB600
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-06-17 2010-01-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 251g (0.55 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $599 $280