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

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.