Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Below is a extended overview of the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The CL5 was announced 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the CL5 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 comes with physical 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 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the CL5 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CL5 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will give more detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.