Samsung CL5 vs Sony A350

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung CL5 vs Sony A350, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and A350 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and A350 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was manufactured 9 months later than the A350 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the CL5 matches up vs the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung CL5 vs Sony A350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the CL5 versus the A350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and A350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and A350.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A350 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher CL5 will have a benefit in sensor technology.