Samsung CL5 vs Sony ZV-1

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung CL5 and Sony ZV-1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was launched 12 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CL5 grades against the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 has got exterior measurements 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 ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the CL5 and the ZV-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.