Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ25W

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR III and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

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).

Compare the Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.