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Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A7S
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S III
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7S II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony A7S II

 CL5 A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung CL5

 A7S II CL5 
IntroducedOctober 2015February 2009Fresher by 80 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony A7S II

 CL5 A7S II 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

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

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Portrait photography camera
24
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
68
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography details
Sony A7S II Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (370 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
49
weather proof
bad battery power (370 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S II Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proof
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7S II Vlogging highlights
25
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony A7S II
 Samsung CL5Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL5 Sony Alpha A7S II
Otherwise known as PL10 -
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-23 2015-10-12
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" Full frame
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 169
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 6.3 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE 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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 627g (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $391 $2,767