Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung CL5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung CL5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and CL5 (1/2.5") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was launched 2 years after the CL5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 matches up vs the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 & Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung CL5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and the CL5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and CL5 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and CL5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.