Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung HZ30W
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | HZ30W | |||
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Released | September 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 9 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer 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 |
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Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung HZ30W
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | HZ30W | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |