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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2009
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
  • Other Name is WB500
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung HZ10W, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty close but the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and HZ10W (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was manufactured 6 months after the HZ10W and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro matches up vs the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung HZ10W

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro HZ10W 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 HZ10W GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung HZ10W

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro HZ10W 
ReleasedNovember 2009May 2009Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features external dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs the HZ10W.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and HZ10W is 77 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and HZ10W.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (12 megapixels)
31
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
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good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
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good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
screen is a good size (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging information
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
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somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (249g)
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung HZ10W
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-10 2009-05-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $566 $300