Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1L

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 & Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

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.

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

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.