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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
32

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Revealed March 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ15W, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty close but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and HZ15W (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 13 months after the HZ15W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Samsung HZ15W

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC HZ15W 
ReleasedMarch 2010February 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 HZ15W 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 HZ15W

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC HZ15W 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs the HZ15W.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HZ15W is 85 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HZ15W.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ15W will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ15W 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 HZ15W Portrait photography factors
36
 focusing manually
 delivers RAW files
 does not have liveview
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
31
 focusing manually
 provides face detection autofocus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography info
Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competitors (355 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
52
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than average (249g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 does not have liveview
 max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
27
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
60
 lighter than competitors (355g)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
54
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average (249g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display is not 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 HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
47
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have liveview
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
40
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
28
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (355 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of mic jack
28
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic jack
 heavier than average (249 grams)
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung HZ15W
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung HZ15W
Alternative name - WB550
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-03-18 2009-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 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    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 355g (0.78 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Type 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $349 $330