Samsung CL5 vs Samsung NX5

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung NX5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and NX5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The CL5 was unveiled 15 months before the NX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the CL5 grades versus the NX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Samsung NX5. The full galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung NX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the CL5 and the NX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and NX5 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and NX5.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL5 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.