Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7 II

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7 II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and A7 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was announced 6 years earlier than the A7 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the CL5 matches up vs the A7 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the CL5 and the A7 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and A7 II is 95 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and A7 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 II will provide greater detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.