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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung CL5

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital III
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL10
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Samsung CL5

 GR Digital III CL5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 CL5 GR Digital III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung CL5

 GR Digital III CL5 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography information
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
24
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography factors
Samsung CL5 Street photography factors
55
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/1.7")
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography information
Samsung CL5 Sports photography information
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Travel photography highlights
63
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography advice
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging advice
Samsung CL5 Vlogging advice
25
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
25
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung CL5
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISamsung CL5
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