Samsung CL5 vs Sony NEX-3

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung CL5 versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and NEX-3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The CL5 was introduced 15 months before the NEX-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the CL5 scores against the NEX-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung CL5 versus Sony NEX-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the CL5 and the NEX-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and NEX-3 is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and NEX-3.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL5 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-3 will provide you with more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.