Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
CL5 | Galaxy NX |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung CL5
Galaxy NX | CL5 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 52 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 4.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung Galaxy NX
CL5 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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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 |