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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and GX-1S (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was revealed 3 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the CL5 matches up vs the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 CL5 GX-1S 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2006Newer by 38 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

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

 GX-1S CL5 
Manually focus More precise focus

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

 CL5 GX-1S 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the CL5 and the GX-1S.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and GX-1S is 95 and 68 respectively.

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

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and GX-1S.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung CL5 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger CL5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography information
24
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography information
Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (605g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging advice
25
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung GX-1S
 Samsung CL5Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL5 Samsung GX-1S
Also referred to as PL10 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-02-23 2006-01-16
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 area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-4.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 605 grams (1.33 lb)
Physical 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 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
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $391 $850