Samsung CL5 vs Sony NEX-C3

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was manufactured 3 years before the NEX-C3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the CL5 scores versus the NEX-C3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL5 versus Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the CL5 compared to the NEX-C3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and NEX-C3.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.