Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL5

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S01 and CL5 is 97 and 95 respectively.

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.