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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL10
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 CL5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung CL5

 Galaxy Camera 4G CL5 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2009More recent by 42 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 CL5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

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

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
24
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
47
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL5
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
25
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
36
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Samsung CL5Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Otherwise known as PL10 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-23 2012-08-29
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 141g (0.31 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
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
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $391 $550