Samsung CL5 vs Sony G3

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung CL5 vs Sony G3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL5 (9MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty close but the CL5 (1/2.5") and G3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was announced 2 months later than the G3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the CL5 matches up versus the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 features outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Samsung CL5 vs Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the CL5 and the G3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and G3.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CL5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony G3 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.