Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX mini
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung NX mini
CL5 | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung CL5
NX mini | CL5 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | February 2009 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX mini
CL5 | NX mini | |||
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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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Samsung NX mini | |
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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 |