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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL10
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • New Model is Samsung GX-20
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung GX-10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CL5 (9MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the CL5 (1/2.5") and GX-10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was revealed 2 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CL5 scores versus the GX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung GX-10

 CL5 GX-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009September 2006Fresher by 30 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung CL5

 GX-10 CL5 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung GX-10

 CL5 GX-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the CL5 compared to the GX-10.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and GX-10 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and GX-10.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL5 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung GX-10 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher CL5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
24
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
49
environment proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
25
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
9
no video
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung GX-10
 Samsung CL5Samsung GX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL5 Samsung GX-10
Also referred to as PL10 -
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-02-23 2006-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 793 grams (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $391 $850