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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL10
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX mini, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and NX mini (1") possess different sensor size.

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The CL5 was announced 6 years before the NX mini and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CL5 grades against the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung NX mini

 CL5 NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung CL5

 NX mini CL5 
ReleasedMarch 2014February 2009Fresher by 61 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX mini

 CL5 NX mini 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 provides external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the CL5 compared to the NX mini.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and NX mini is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will offer more detail with its extra 11.5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
24
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
71
focusing manually
good resolution (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography details
Samsung NX mini Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
great battery pack (650 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery pack (650 shots)
lighter than average in class (196 grams)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging information
Samsung NX mini Vlogging information
25
offers face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
38
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
lighter than average in class (196g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX mini
 Samsung CL5Samsung NX mini
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL5 Samsung NX mini
Also called PL10 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-23 2014-03-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 20.5MP
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 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 2
Crop factor 6.3 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 seconds
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 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 196 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 - 650 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - B740
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $391 $530