Samsung CL5 vs Samsung PL200

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung PL200, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and PL200 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was brought out 17 months before the PL200 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CL5 matches up vs the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 & Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 has got physical dimensions 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 PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the CL5 versus the PL200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and PL200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung PL200 will offer you extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.