Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung CL5
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Also Known as PL10
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung CL5 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung CL5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR Digital III (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is very comparable but the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GR Digital III was introduced 6 months later than the CL5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GR Digital III scores against the CL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Samsung CL5
GR Digital III | CL5 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
CL5 | GR Digital III |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung CL5
GR Digital III | CL5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | February 2009 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital III features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GR Digital III versus Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GR Digital III vs the CL5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR Digital III and CL5 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and CL5.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital III having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh GR Digital III will provide extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively.
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Ricoh GR Digital III | Samsung CL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GR Digital III | Samsung CL5 |
Also referred to as | - | PL10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-07-27 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | GR engine III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.9 | f/3.5-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $399 | $391 |