Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX10

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and NX10 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The CL5 was manufactured 13 months prior to the NX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CL5 matches up vs the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 & Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the CL5 versus the NX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and NX10 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and NX10.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX10 will offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.