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

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
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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
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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
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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)
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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