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Samsung CL5 vs Sony a5000

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung CL5 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(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
Sony a5000
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony a5000

 CL5 a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung CL5

 a5000 CL5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony a5000

 CL5 a5000 
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).

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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.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and a5000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Portrait photography camera
24
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
70
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography highlights
Sony a5000 Sports photography highlights
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
59
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography info
Sony a5000 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
Landscape photography with Sony a5000
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging information
Sony a5000 Vlogging information
25
offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
32
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony a5000
 Samsung CL5Sony Alpha a5000
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