Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ15W
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Released April 2013
- Replacement is Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Other Name is WB550
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On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh GR and Samsung HZ15W, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the GR (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the GR (APS-C) and HZ15W (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GR was announced 4 years after the HZ15W which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GR scores vs the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung HZ15W
| GR | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2013 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 51 months |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh GR
| HZ15W | GR |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung HZ15W
| GR | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR vs the HZ15W.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR and HZ15W.
Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Ricoh GR will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer GR should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Ricoh GR | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh GR | Samsung HZ15W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB550 |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-04-17 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 372.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 300 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 4.70 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245g (0.54 pounds) | 249g (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical 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 rating | 78 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 972 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | DB65 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $971 | $330 |