Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung CL5

Below is a complete overview of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung CL5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and CL5 (1/2.5") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR Mount A12 was manufactured 2 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the GXR Mount A12 grades vs the CL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 offers external dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the CL5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and CL5 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and CL5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GXR Mount A12 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will give you extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern GXR Mount A12 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.