Samsung CL5 vs Sony A37

Below, we are matching up the Samsung CL5 and Sony A37, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and A37 (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and A37 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A37 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CL5 grades vs the A37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 has external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CL5 versus the A37.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and A37 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and A37.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A37 will render more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.