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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Announced March 2010
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung HZ10W, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty well matched but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and HZ10W (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 11 months later than the HZ10W and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Samsung HZ10W

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC HZ10W 
IntroducedMarch 2010May 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 HZ10W GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung HZ10W

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC HZ10W 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the HZ10W.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HZ10W is 85 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HZ10W.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
36
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
31
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography info
Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
60
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (249g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung HZ10W
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung HZ10W
Other name - WB500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-03-18 2009-05-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 410 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $349 $300