Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ10W

Here is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh GR versus Samsung HZ10W, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the GR (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the GR (APS-C) and HZ10W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR was announced 3 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GR matches up versus the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GR versus Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GR compared to the HZ10W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and HZ10W is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and HZ10W.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR will show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.