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

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

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

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL10
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung CL5

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 CL5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 CL5 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung CL5

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 CL5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
24
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Street photography highlights
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography details
Samsung CL5 Sports photography details
48
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Travel photography with Samsung CL5
59
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors (550g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography details
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography details
63
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL5 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (24mm)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
25
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung CL5
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung CL5
Also Known as - PL10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-02 2009-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $871 $391