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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung CL5

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Launched March 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL10
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung CL5 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung CL5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is fairly comparable but the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and CL5 (1/2.5") use different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was brought out 13 months later than the CL5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores against the CL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Samsung CL5

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC CL5 
AnnouncedMarch 2010February 2009Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 CL5 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung CL5

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC CL5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the CL5.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and CL5 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and CL5.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will produce more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
36
manual focus
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
24
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (355g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography info
Samsung CL5 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography info
Samsung CL5 Travel photography info
60
lighter than others (355g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Vlogging with Samsung CL5
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (355 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
25
supports face detect focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung CL5
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung CL5
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Samsung CL5
Also called - PL10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-03-18 2009-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $349 $391