Samsung CL5 vs Sony RX1R II

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony RX1R II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and RX1R II (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was brought out 7 years before the RX1R II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CL5 grades against the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony RX1R II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CL5 versus the RX1R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and RX1R II is 95 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and RX1R II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CL5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will give more detail having its extra 33MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.