Samsung CL5 vs Samsung ST700

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung CL5 and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and ST700 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the ST700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CL5 scores versus the ST700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 & Samsung ST700. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the CL5 versus the ST700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and ST700 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and ST700.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung ST700 will show greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older CL5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.