Canon 100D vs Samsung CL5

Let's look more in depth at the Canon 100D versus Samsung CL5, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the 100D (APS-C) and CL5 (1/2.5") posses different sensor size.

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The 100D was manufactured 4 years after the CL5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 100D grades vs the CL5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 100D & Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 100D Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D has external measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the 100D against the CL5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 100D and CL5 is 73 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 100D and CL5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 100D due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 100D will produce more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer 100D provides a benefit in sensor tech.