Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7R IV

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony A7R IV, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and A7R IV (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The CL5 was brought out 11 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the CL5 grades vs the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 has got external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony A7R IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CL5 vs the A7R IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and A7R IV is 95 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and A7R IV.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CL5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R IV will give more detail having its extra 52MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.