Samsung CL5 vs Samsung ST600

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung CL5 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and ST600 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the ST600 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CL5 grades against the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 and Samsung ST600. The full galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Samsung CL5 and Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the CL5 versus the ST600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and ST600.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL5 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung ST600 will result in greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older CL5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.