Samsung CL5 vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung CL5 vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and RX100 VA (1") have different sensor size.

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The CL5 was revealed 10 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CL5 scores vs the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL5 vs Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the CL5 vs the RX100 VA.

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

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and RX100 VA.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL5 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will render greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older CL5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.