Samsung CL5 vs Sony RX1R

Lets look more closely at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony RX1R, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and RX1R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was announced 5 years earlier than the RX1R which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CL5 matches up against the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung CL5 versus Sony RX1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the CL5 versus the RX1R.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and RX1R is 95 and 79 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and RX1R.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R will produce extra detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.