Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ50W

Below is a complete review of the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Samsung HZ50W, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was unveiled 4 months later than the HZ50W which means that they are both of a similar age. 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 HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC matches up against the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and HZ50W is 85 and 70 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and HZ50W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung HZ50W to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.