Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung CL80

In this article, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung CL80, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very close but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and CL80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 9 months after the CL80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Samsung CL80. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung CL80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the CL80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and CL80 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and CL80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung CL80 will result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 should have an edge in sensor technology.