Samsung CL5 vs Sony A7S III

Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung CL5 and Sony A7S III, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and A7S III (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was revealed 12 years earlier than the A7S III which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CL5 grades versus the A7S III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 & Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 features physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL5 and Sony A7S III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the CL5 against the A7S III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and A7S III is 95 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and A7S III.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL5 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7S III will deliver greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.