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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL10
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1L, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and GX-1L (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was manufactured 3 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CL5 scores vs the GX-1L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung GX-1L

 CL5 GX-1L 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2006Fresher by 37 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung CL5

 GX-1L CL5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung GX-1L

 CL5 GX-1L 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 has 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 GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the CL5 versus the GX-1L.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and GX-1L is 95 and 69 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and GX-1L.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung CL5 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher CL5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography factors
24
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography details
Samsung GX-1L Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (570 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competitors in class (570 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
25
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
9
no video recording
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung GX-1L
 Samsung CL5Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL5 Samsung GX-1L
Also Known as PL10 -
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-02-23 2006-02-24
Body design 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 area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 570g (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $391 $0