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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ25W 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 HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ25W, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very similar but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was unveiled 3 months before the HZ25W and they are of a similar age. Both 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 HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up versus the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Samsung HZ25W

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC HZ25W 
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 HZ25W 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 HZ25W

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC HZ25W 
ReleasedMarch 2010July 2010Similar age
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about 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") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC against the HZ25W.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HZ25W is 85 and 70 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HZ25W.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung HZ25W will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ25W 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 details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
36
 manual focus
 saves RAW formats
 doesn't have liveview
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
34
 focusing manually
 supports RAW files
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (355g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
25
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 doesn't have liveview
 max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
34
 excellent zoom range (26-624mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
60
 lighter than competition in class (355g)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 MP count low (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
52
 flash built-in
 quite wide (26mm)
 great zoom (624mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
47
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have liveview
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
43
 focusing manually
 quite wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
28
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (355g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of mic support
24
 quite wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic socket
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-03-18 2010-07-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 355g (0.78 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 116 x 83 x 92mm (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 410 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $349 $350