Samsung CL5 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung CL5 versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and RX100 VI (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was launched 10 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CL5 matches up against the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Samsung CL5 versus Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the CL5 vs the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and RX100 VI is 95 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.