Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung CL5

Below is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh CX5 versus Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is pretty similar but the CX5 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX5 was announced 2 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the CX5 matches up vs the CL5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX5 & Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the CX5 against the CL5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and CL5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and CL5.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CX5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh CX5 will offer greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent CX5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.