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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as PL10
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and NX1100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was announced 5 years earlier than the NX1100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the CL5 scores versus the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung NX1100

 CL5 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung CL5

 NX1100 CL5 
IntroducedApril 2013February 2009More modern by 50 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX1100

 CL5 NX1100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 offers outer dimensions 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 NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the CL5 against the NX1100.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and NX1100 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and NX1100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1100 will give you greater detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
24
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography information
Samsung NX1100 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography features
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
56
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging factors
25
supports face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
34
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX1100
 Samsung CL5Samsung NX1100
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL5 Samsung NX1100
Otherwise known as PL10 -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-23 2013-04-11
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 9MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Form of battery - 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
Retail price $391 $600