Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7R II

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung CL5 versus Sony A7R II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and A7R II (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the A7R II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the CL5 grades versus the A7R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the CL5 compared to the A7R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and A7R II is 95 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and A7R II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL5 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R II will provide extra detail having an extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.