Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung CL5

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung CL5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and CL5 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was introduced 20 months after the CL5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 scores vs the CL5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 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).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the CL5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and CL5 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and CL5.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will give you more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.