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Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(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
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Samsung CL5

 A100 CL5 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2009Fresher by 84 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Nikon A100

 CL5 A100 

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Samsung CL5

 A100 CL5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

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

Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography information
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography information
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
24
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography advice
Samsung CL5 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Sports photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.1 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography factors
Samsung CL5 Travel photography factors
70
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 Landscape photography information
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography information
44
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A100
Vlogging with Samsung CL5
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
25
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Samsung CL5
 Nikon Coolpix A100Samsung CL5
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