Samsung CL5 vs Sony RX10 IV

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and RX10 IV (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was introduced 9 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the CL5 matches up against the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

See the Samsung CL5 versus Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the CL5 and the RX10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and RX10 IV is 95 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and RX10 IV.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.