Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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55 Overall
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Other Name is PL10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released February 2013
- Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung CL5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe CL5 was announced 5 years before the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CL5 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
CL5 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung CL5
Galaxy Camera | CL5 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | February 2009 | Newer by 48 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 4.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
CL5 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung CL5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the CL5 vs the Galaxy Camera.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and Galaxy Camera.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will provide you with more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung CL5 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Alternate name | PL10 | Wi-Fi |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-23 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $391 | $450 |