Ricoh GR vs Samsung CL5

Following is a extended overview of the Ricoh GR and Samsung CL5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GR (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the GR (APS-C) and CL5 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR was brought out 4 years after the CL5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GR scores vs the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR and Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR has outer dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GR vs the CL5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and CL5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and CL5.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GR because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh GR will provide you with more detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GR will have an advantage in sensor tech.