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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung CL5

Portability
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Imaging
52
Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2009
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
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung CL5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and CL5 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was brought out 9 months after the CL5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro grades against the CL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Samsung CL5

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro CL5 
IntroducedNovember 2009February 2009Newer by 9 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 CL5 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung CL5

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro CL5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung CL5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro compared to the CL5.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and CL5 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and CL5.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will offer greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
24
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography information
Samsung CL5 Street photography information
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery power (320 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
49
built-in flash
not so great battery power (320 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
46
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (320 CIPA)
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging advice
Samsung CL5 Vlogging advice
20
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
25
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung CL5
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroSamsung CL5
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Samsung CL5
Also referred to as - PL10
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-10 2009-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453g (1.00 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $566 $391