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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Other Name is PL10
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 CL5 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung CL5

 Galaxy Camera CL5 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 CL5 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
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comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL5
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL5
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (300g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL5
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
25
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
37
quite wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Samsung CL5Samsung Galaxy Camera
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