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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL10
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung CL5 and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and PL120 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was brought out 22 months before the PL120 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the CL5 matches up versus the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung PL120

 CL5 PL120 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung CL5

 PL120 CL5 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung PL120

 CL5 PL120 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the CL5 compared to the PL120.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and PL120.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung PL120 will produce more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
24
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL5
Sports photography with Samsung PL120
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL120 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
does have microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung PL120
 Samsung CL5Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL5 Samsung PL120
Also called PL10 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Card slots One -
Launch cost $391 $150