Samsung CL5 vs Samsung PL120

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Samsung CL5 and Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.