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

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL10
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Samsung CL5

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 CL5 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2009More modern by 20 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 CL5 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung CL5

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 CL5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

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

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.

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

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography info
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography info
58
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
24
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (140g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography info
Samsung CL5 Sports photography info
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography details
Samsung CL5 Travel photography details
59
lighter than others in class (140g)
built-in flash
bad battery (320 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography features
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery (320 CIPA)
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Vlogging with Samsung CL5
28
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (140 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
25
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung CL5
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Samsung CL5
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Samsung CL5
Also Known as - PL10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-21 2009-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip GR Engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 320 photos -
Form of battery 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
Cost at release $566 $391