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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ30W 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 HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and HZ30W (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 9 months after the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades against the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung HZ30W

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 HZ30W 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 9 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 HZ30W GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung HZ30W

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 HZ30W 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the HZ30W.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HZ30W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and HZ30W.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The newer GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (320 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography information
58
lighter than competitors (140g)
flash built-in
bad battery power (320 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery power (320 shots)
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
28
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung HZ30W
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as - WB600
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-21 2010-01-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $566 $280