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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Other Name is PL10
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung NX1000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and NX1000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was released 4 years before the NX1000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the CL5 scores against the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung NX1000

 CL5 NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung CL5

 NX1000 CL5 
LaunchedApril 2012February 2009More modern by 38 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX1000

 CL5 NX1000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 features 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) and the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung NX1000 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 depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the CL5 vs the NX1000.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and NX1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and NX1000.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography advice
24
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL5
Street photography with Samsung NX1000
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL5
Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
55
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography details
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging info
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging info
25
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
34
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX1000
 Samsung CL5Samsung NX1000
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL5 Samsung NX1000
Also called PL10 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-23 2012-04-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $391 $388