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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL10
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh G900 versus Samsung CL5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G900 was revealed 9 years after the CL5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G900 matches up vs the CL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Samsung CL5

 G900 CL5 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2009Newer by 110 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Ricoh G900

 CL5 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Samsung CL5

 G900 CL5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 enjoys exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G900 versus the CL5.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and CL5 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and CL5.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G900 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh G900 will give more detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer G900 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
24
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Samsung CL5
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (247g)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
Samsung CL5 Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography advice
Samsung CL5 Travel photography advice
70
great battery pack (340 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (247 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography details
56
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (247g)
25
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Ricoh G900 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Samsung CL5
 Ricoh G900Samsung CL5
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G900 Samsung CL5
Other name - PL10
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2018-02-21 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 340 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $752 $391