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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL10
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung NX3000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and NX3000 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was launched 6 years prior to the NX3000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CL5 scores against the NX3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung NX3000

 CL5 NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung CL5

 NX3000 CL5 
AnnouncedMay 2014February 2009Newer by 63 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX3000

 CL5 NX3000 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the CL5 compared to the NX3000.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and NX3000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and NX3000.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX3000 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography info
24
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL5
Street photography with Samsung NX3000
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (230 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL5
Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography details
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (230g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging highlights
25
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
34
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (230g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic support
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX3000
 Samsung CL5Samsung NX3000
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL5 Samsung NX3000
Also Known as PL10 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-23 2014-05-26
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 9MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $391 $897