Ricoh GR vs Samsung HZ30W

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh GR versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the GR (APS-C) and HZ30W (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GR was revealed 3 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GR grades versus the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GR and the HZ30W.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and HZ30W.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh GR will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.