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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
48 Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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 February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ15W, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was revealed 18 months after the HZ15W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades vs the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Samsung HZ15W

		

		

			
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC HZ15W 
ReleasedAugust 2010February 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

		

		

			
 HZ15W GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung HZ15W

		

		

			
 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC HZ15W 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC offers physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC against the HZ15W.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and HZ15W is 85 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and HZ15W.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung HZ15W to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
40
 has manual focus
 supports RAW formats
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
32
 you can focus manually
 features face detect focusing
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography information
Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
53
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 more heavy than others (249g)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography information
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
33
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good battery pack (440 shots)
 low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
27
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography info
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
63
 good battery pack (440 shots)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than others (249 grams)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
52
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (440 per charge)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
41
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not possible
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
27
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic support
29
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than others (249g)
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung HZ15W
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-06 2009-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 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
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 367 grams (0.81 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 440 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $147 $330