Samsung CL5 vs Samsung ST95

Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung CL5 and Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and ST95 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The CL5 was manufactured 23 months prior to the ST95 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CL5 matches up versus the ST95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 and Samsung ST95. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 offers exterior 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) and the Samsung ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Samsung CL5 and Samsung ST95 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CL5 against the ST95.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and ST95.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST95 will give you more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.