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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL10
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are created by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and NX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was revealed 6 years before the NX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the CL5 grades vs the NX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung NX1

 CL5 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung CL5

 NX1 CL5 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2009Fresher by 67 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX1

 CL5 NX1 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the CL5 vs the NX1.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and NX1 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and NX1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
24
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
80
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography features
Samsung NX1 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
74
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than average (550 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL5
Travel photography with Samsung NX1
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than average (550 grams)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1 Vlogging highlights
25
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
lighter than average (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX1
 Samsung CL5Samsung NX1
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL5 Samsung NX1
Alternative name PL10 -
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-23 2014-09-15
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 28MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 550g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1900
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $391 $1,500