Samsung CL5 vs Samsung PL210

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung CL5 and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and PL210 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was launched 22 months prior to the PL210 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CL5 matches up versus the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 and Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the CL5 and the PL210.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and PL210.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung PL210 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind in sensor innovation.