Samsung CL5 vs Sony NEX-7

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung CL5 versus Sony NEX-7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and NEX-7 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was announced 3 years earlier than the NEX-7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the CL5 matches up against the NEX-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 features 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) and the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL5 versus Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the CL5 against the NEX-7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and NEX-7 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and NEX-7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL5 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony NEX-7 will render greater detail with its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.