Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ10W

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung HZ10W, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and HZ10W (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The GR III was released 9 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the GR III grades versus the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III features outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR III versus Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GR III compared to the HZ10W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and HZ10W is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and HZ10W.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR III due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Ricoh GR III will result in more detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent GR III provides a benefit in sensor technology.