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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL10
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung CL5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was brought out 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CL5 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 CL5 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung CL5

 Galaxy Camera 2 CL5 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 CL5 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 enjoys outer dimensions 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the CL5 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CL5 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will render extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older CL5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
24
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (283g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (283g)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL5
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
25
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
lighter than competitors (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Samsung CL5Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Also called PL10 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-23 2014-01-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 400 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $391 $400