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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR III
  • Successor is Ricoh GR III
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and HZ25W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR III was revealed 8 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GR III grades against the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Samsung HZ25W

 GR III HZ25W 
RevealedSeptember 2018July 2010More recent by 101 months
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh GR III

 HZ25W GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Samsung HZ25W

 GR III HZ25W 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR III features physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GR III and the HZ25W.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and HZ25W.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR III having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will show greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger GR III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
34
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (257g)
above average ISO range (102,400)
fixed screen
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (257g)
offers focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (257 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh GR IIISamsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GR III Samsung HZ25W
Other name - WB5000
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-25 2010-07-06
Body design 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 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 6cm 10cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $900 $350