Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX3000
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX3000 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL10
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX2000
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung NX3000
CL5 | NX3000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung CL5
NX3000 | CL5 | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | February 2009 | Newer by 63 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX3000
CL5 | NX3000 | |||
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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).
Take a look at the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and NX3000 is 95 and 89 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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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 |