Samsung CL5 vs Samsung SL202

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung SL202, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CL5 (9MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the CL5 (1/2.5") and SL202 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was revealed at a similar time to the SL202 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the CL5 matches up against the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 and Samsung SL202. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the CL5 versus the SL202.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and SL202.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CL5 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung SL202 will give you more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.