Samsung CL5 vs Sony A33

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung CL5 vs Sony A33, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and A33 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and A33 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was revealed 18 months prior to the A33 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the CL5 matches up against the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Samsung CL5 vs Sony A33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the CL5 compared to the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and A33 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and A33.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A33 will result in greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.