Samsung CL5 vs Sony A450

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung CL5 and Sony A450, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and A450 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and A450 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was announced 10 months earlier than the A450 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CL5 grades versus the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the CL5 versus the A450.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and A450.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A450 will produce more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older CL5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.