Samsung CL5 vs Sony A580

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung CL5 versus Sony A580, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and A580 (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and A580 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was launched 3 years prior to the A580 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the CL5 grades versus the A580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 features exterior 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 A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the CL5 vs the A580.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and A580 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and A580.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A580 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.