Samsung CL5 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung CL5 and Sony RX100 IV, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and RX100 IV (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was announced 7 years before the RX100 IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the CL5 scores against the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL5 and Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CL5 compared to the RX100 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and RX100 IV is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and RX100 IV.

As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL5 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 IV will deliver greater detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.