Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7S

Following is a extended overview of the Samsung CL5 and Sony A7S, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and A7S (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and A7S (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was revealed 6 years before the A7S which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CL5 matches up vs the A7S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 & Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the CL5 versus the A7S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and A7S is 95 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and A7S.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL5 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7S will offer you more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.