Samsung CL5 vs Samsung EX2F

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The CL5 was announced 4 years earlier than the EX2F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CL5 scores vs the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the CL5 against the EX2F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CL5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung EX2F will offer greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.