Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX mini

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.