Samsung CL5 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung CL5 and Sony NEX-5R, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and NEX-5R (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was released 4 years prior to the NEX-5R and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CL5 scores versus the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 provides physical 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 NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL5 and Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the CL5 versus the NEX-5R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and NEX-5R is 95 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and NEX-5R.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-5R will provide more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older CL5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.