Ricoh GR III vs Samsung HZ50W

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GR III and Samsung HZ50W, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and HZ50W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GR III was launched 8 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GR III scores versus the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR III & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III features external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GR III compared to the HZ50W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and HZ50W.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GR III because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh GR III will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent GR III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.