Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

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).

See the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.