Samsung CL5 vs Sony A900

Lets look more closely at the Samsung CL5 and Sony A900, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and A900 (25MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and A900 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The CL5 was revealed 5 months later than the A900 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CL5 scores vs the A900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 enjoys external dimensions 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 A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL5 and Sony A900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the CL5 versus the A900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and A900 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and A900.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL5 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A900 will offer you more detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.