Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-10
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung GX-10
CL5 | GX-10 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | September 2006 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung CL5
GX-10 | CL5 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung GX-10
CL5 | GX-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung GX-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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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 |