Samsung CL5 vs Sony A500

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung CL5 versus Sony A500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and A500 (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and A500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The CL5 was released 6 months earlier than the A500 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CL5 scores against the A500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

See the Samsung CL5 versus Sony A500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the CL5 against the A500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and A500 is 95 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and A500.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A500 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.