Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL100

Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and TL100 (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and TL100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was unveiled 2 months after the TL100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the CL5 matches up versus the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Samsung TL100. The full galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 has physical 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) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the CL5 vs the TL100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and TL100.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL5 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung TL100 will result in more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.