Samsung CL5 vs Sony RX100 II

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung CL5 versus Sony RX100 II, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and RX100 II (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was launched 5 years before the RX100 II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the CL5 scores against the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 has external measurements 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 RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Samsung CL5 versus Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the CL5 and the RX100 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and RX100 II is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and RX100 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CL5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 II will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older CL5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.