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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR III
  • New Model is Ricoh GR III
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh GR III and Samsung HZ15W, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and HZ15W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was released 9 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GR III matches up vs the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung HZ15W

 GR III HZ15W 
IntroducedSeptember 2018February 2009More recent by 117 months
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh GR III

 HZ15W GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung HZ15W

 GR III HZ15W 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GR III vs the HZ15W.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and HZ15W.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR III because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR III will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent GR III will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography factors
81
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
31
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR III
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
84
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (257 grams)
very good ISO range (102,400)
screen does not articulate
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography highlights
76
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (257g)
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
69
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (257g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung HZ15W
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR III Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-09-25 2009-02-23
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-16 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 6cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257 grams (0.57 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $900 $330