Leica M8 vs Samsung CL5
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Leica M8 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Launched July 2007
(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
- Released February 2009
- Also Known as PL10
Leica M8 vs Samsung CL5 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Leica M8 versus Samsung CL5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the M8 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is fairly close but the M8 (APS-H) and CL5 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M8 was released 19 months earlier than the CL5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M8 scores versus the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica M8 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M8 & Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M8 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Samsung CL5
M8 | CL5 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Leica M8
CL5 | M8 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | July 2007 | More recent by 19 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Leica M8 and Samsung CL5
M8 | CL5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Leica M8 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M8 comes with external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Leica M8 versus Samsung CL5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the M8 and the CL5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M8 and CL5 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Leica M8 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M8 and CL5.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M8 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M8 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older M8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Leica M8 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Leica M8 | Samsung CL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Samsung |
Model type | Leica M8 | Samsung CL5 |
Also referred to as | - | PL10 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2007-07-31 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-H | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 27 x 18mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 486.0mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3936 x 2630 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 2500 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 59 | - |
Crop factor | 1.3 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 591 gr (1.30 lb) | 141 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 59 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 663 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 550 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $4,400 | $391 |