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Ricoh GR vs Samsung CL80

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Ricoh GR vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR II
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh GR vs Samsung CL80, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GR (APS-C) and CL80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR was launched 3 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GR scores versus the CL80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung CL80

 GR CL80 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2010Fresher by 40 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh GR

 CL80 GR 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung CL80

 GR CL80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh GR vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR vs Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GR compared to the CL80.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and CL80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and CL80.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GR featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GR will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger GR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography features
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography info
Samsung CL80 Street photography info
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography advice
Samsung CL80 Sports photography advice
45
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR
Travel photography with Samsung CL80
71
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography factors
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
61
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
37
screen larger than average (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung CL80
 Ricoh GRSamsung CL80
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Samsung CL80
Also called as - ST5500
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-04-17 2010-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 25600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 245g (0.54 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $971 $400