Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5
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![Nikon Coolpix S01 front Nikon Coolpix S01 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S01/Nikon-S01-front.jpg)
![Samsung CL5 front Samsung CL5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-CL5/Samsung-CL5-front.jpg)
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32 Features
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Released February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL10
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Nikon S01 and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S01 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is pretty comparable but the S01 (1/2.9") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess different sensor sizes.
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The S01 was launched 4 years later than the CL5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S01 grades versus the CL5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S01 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Samsung CL5
S01 | CL5 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 53 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Nikon S01
CL5 | S01 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon S01 and Samsung CL5
S01 | CL5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S01 offers exterior measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S01 and Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S01 and the CL5.
![Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S01-vs-Samsung-CL5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S01 and CL5 is 97 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S01-vs-Samsung-CL5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S01 and CL5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S01 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon S01 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher S01 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S01-vs-Samsung-CL5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S01-vs-Samsung-CL5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S01 | Samsung CL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S01 | Samsung CL5 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL10 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.9" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 4.96 x 3.72mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 18.5mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.3 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 96g (0.21 lb) | 141g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Built-in | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | - | Single |
Retail cost | $170 | $391 |