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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL10
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was released 5 years prior to the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CL5 scores against the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 CL5 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung CL5

 Galaxy NX CL5 
RevealedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 52 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 CL5 Galaxy NX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 has outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CL5 vs the Galaxy NX.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and Galaxy NX is 95 and 82 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and Galaxy NX.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CL5 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older CL5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
24
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery pack (440 per charge)
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging features
25
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Samsung CL5Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL5 Samsung Galaxy NX
Also called as PL10 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-23 2013-06-20
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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 Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lbs) 495 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 - 440 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $391 $1,300