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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Released September 2010
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ15W, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and HZ15W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 20 months later than the HZ15W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung HZ15W

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 HZ15W 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 20 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 HZ15W GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung HZ15W

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 HZ15W 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the HZ15W.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HZ15W is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The younger GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
58
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
32
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography details
Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (140 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
bad battery (320 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than others in class (140g)
flash built-in
bad battery (320 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (249g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
48
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 shots)
41
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
28
offers face detect focus
lighter than others in class (140 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung HZ15W
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-21 2009-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.70 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $566 $330