Samsung CL5 vs Sony a5000
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Also Known as PL10
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced January 2014
- Older Model is Sony NEX-3N
- Replacement is Sony a5100
Samsung CL5 vs Sony a5000 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung CL5 versus Sony a5000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and a5000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe CL5 was brought out 5 years prior to the a5000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CL5 grades vs the a5000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung CL5 vs Sony a5000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony a5000
CL5 | a5000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung CL5
a5000 | CL5 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2009 | Fresher by 59 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony a5000
CL5 | a5000 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung CL5 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Samsung CL5 versus Sony a5000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the CL5 against the a5000.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and a5000 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Samsung CL5 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and a5000.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL5 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony a5000 will offer you greater detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung CL5 | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Also referred to as | PL10 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-02-23 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $391 | $448 |