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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70 Imaging
37 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ50W 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 HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung HZ50W, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and HZ50W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was released very close to the HZ50W which means that they are both of a similar generation. 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 HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC matches up versus the HZ50W with respect to 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 HZ50W

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC HZ50W 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
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Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung HZ50W

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC HZ50W 
AnnouncedMarch 2010May 2010Similar generation
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has outer dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the HZ50W.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HZ50W is 85 and 70 respectively.
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and HZ50W.
To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ50W will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
36
 manual focus
 exports RAW formats
 does not have liveview
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
46
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 saves RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (355g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 does not have liveview
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect auto focus
48
 incredible zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
60
 lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
58
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 long reach (676mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
47
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have liveview
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
51
 has manual focus
 decently wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
28
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have external mic jack
24
 decently wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung HZ50W
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-03-18 2010-05-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 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    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 355 gr (0.78 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $349 $250