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Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung HZ10W

 GR HZ10W 
ReleasedApril 2013May 2009Fresher by 48 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Ricoh GR

 HZ10W GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung HZ10W

 GR HZ10W 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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

Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
31
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography features
Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
45
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography details
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
71
lighter than competition in class (245g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (249g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
61
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
35
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (249 grams)
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung HZ10W
 Ricoh GRSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-17 2009-05-14
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $971 $300