Samsung CL5 vs Sony A300

Here, we are looking at the Samsung CL5 and Sony A300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the CL5 (9MP) and the A300 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the CL5 (1/2.5") and A300 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was manufactured 13 months after the A300 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the CL5 matches up against the A300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL5 and Sony A300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the CL5 compared to the A300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and A300 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and A300.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A300 will provide extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger CL5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.