Samsung CL5 vs Samsung ST6500

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and ST6500 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was manufactured 23 months prior to the ST6500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CL5 grades against the ST6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung ST6500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the CL5 and the ST6500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and ST6500.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST6500 will offer more detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.