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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively comparable but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and HZ25W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was revealed 3 months later than the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar generation. 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 HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the HZ25W for 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 HZ25W

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 HZ25W 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 HZ25W GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung HZ25W

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 HZ25W 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010July 2010Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs the HZ25W.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HZ25W is 88 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HZ25W.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
58
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12MP)
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (140g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
59
lighter than others (140g)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
28
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (140g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung HZ25W
Alternative name - WB5000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-21 2010-07-06
Physical type 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 area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $566 $350