Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2016
(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
- Alternate Name is PL10

Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the A100 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor sizes.

The A100 was unveiled 6 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A100 scores vs the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Samsung CL5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A100 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Samsung CL5
A100 | CL5 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 84 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Nikon A100
CL5 | A100 |
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Common features in the Nikon A100 and Samsung CL5
A100 | CL5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A100 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A100 compared to the CL5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A100 and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and CL5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A100 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon A100 will offer more detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger A100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A100 | Samsung CL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A100 | Samsung CL5 |
Also called as | - | PL10 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-14 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.1 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119 grams (0.26 pounds) | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $162 | $391 |