Ricoh GR II vs Samsung CL80
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
- Released June 2015
- Previous Model is Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is ST5500
Ricoh GR II vs Samsung CL80 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung CL80, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the GR II (APS-C) and CL80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GR II was revealed 5 years after the CL80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GR II matches up versus the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh GR II vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR II & Samsung CL80. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Samsung CL80
GR II | CL80 | |||
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Introduced | June 2015 | January 2010 | More modern by 67 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh GR II
CL80 | GR II | |||
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Display dimension | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Samsung CL80
GR II | CL80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Ricoh GR II vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II has outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Ricoh GR II vs Samsung CL80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR II compared to the CL80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and CL80 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GR II vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and CL80.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR II using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh GR II will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GR II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh GR II vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Ricoh GR II | Samsung CL80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GR II | Samsung CL80 |
Other name | - | ST5500 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-06-17 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | GR Engine V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4334 x 3256 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 4800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 300 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251g (0.55 lb) | 160g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1078 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-65 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $599 | $400 |