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Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL10
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • Later Model is Sony A7R IV
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7R III Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung CL5 versus Sony A7R III, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and A7R III (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was revealed 9 years before the A7R III which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the CL5 grades vs the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony A7R III

 CL5 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung CL5

 A7R III CL5 
RevealedOctober 2017February 2009Newer by 105 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony A7R III

 CL5 A7R III 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CL5 and the A7R III.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and A7R III is 95 and 63 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and A7R III.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R III will give extra detail because of its extra 33MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
24
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
86
you can focus manually
MP count great (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography features
Sony A7R III Street photography features
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R III Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (650 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R III Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery life (650 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count great (42 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R III Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (650 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R III Vlogging highlights
25
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
37
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony A7R III
 Samsung CL5Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL5 Sony Alpha A7R III
Also called PL10 -
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-23 2017-10-25
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 6.3 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 657 grams (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch pricing $391 $2,800