Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX300
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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86 Imaging
63 Features
73 Overall
67
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX300 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
- Released February 2009
- Also Known as PL10
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX210
- New Model is Samsung NX500
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX300 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX300, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and NX300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe CL5 was announced 5 years before the NX300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CL5 scores vs the NX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung NX300
CL5 | NX300 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung CL5
NX300 | CL5 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | February 2009 | More modern by 57 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 768k | 230k | Clearer screen (+538k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX300
CL5 | NX300 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 offers outer 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 NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Compare the Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CL5 compared to the NX300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and NX300 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and NX300.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL5 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will resolve extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung CL5 | Samsung NX300 |
Also called | PL10 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-02-23 | 2013-11-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 768k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 lbs) | 331g (0.73 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 76 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $391 | $750 |