Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7S II

Lets look more closely at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony A7S II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and A7S II (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was introduced 7 years before the A7S II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the CL5 grades versus the A7S II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CL5 compared to the A7S II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and A7S II is 95 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and A7S II.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL5 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7S II will give greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.