Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung CL5

In this article, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung CL5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-5 GPS was brought out 6 years later than the CL5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the CL5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and CL5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and CL5.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-5 GPS featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will provide you with extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger WG-5 GPS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.