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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
45 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung CL80, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively similar but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and CL80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was announced 2 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades vs the CL80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung CL80

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 CL80 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 CL80 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung CL80

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 CL80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the CL80.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and CL80 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and CL80.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography info
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
74
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
28
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography advice
Samsung CL80 Street photography advice
55
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than average in class (550g)
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch focus
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than others (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
Samsung CL80 Sports photography factors
48
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 no phase detect AF
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
59
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 heavier than average in class (550g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
 has touch focus
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than others (160g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (31mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
63
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of image stabilization
37
 big screen (3.7")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (31mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging details
Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
24
 quite wide (24mm)
 includes face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic support
 heavier than average in class (550 grams)
27
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (31mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone jack
 more heavy than others (160 grams)
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung CL80
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung CL80
Also called as - ST5500
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-02 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $871 $400