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

Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Also Known as WB5500
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Samsung HZ50W

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC HZ50W 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 HZ50W 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 HZ50W

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC HZ50W 
ReleasedAugust 2010May 2010Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ50W 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 highlights
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
46
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography information
Samsung HZ50W Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography info
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography info
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery (440 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography info
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
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better than average battery (440 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging information
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Samsung HZ50W
 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VCSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Samsung HZ50W
Alternative name - WB5500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-06 2010-05-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (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 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 367g (0.81 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $147 $250