Samsung CL5 vs Samsung DV150F

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung CL5 and Samsung DV150F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and DV150F (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was unveiled 4 years before the DV150F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the CL5 grades against the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 & Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CL5 against the DV150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and DV150F.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung DV150F will give extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.