Samsung CL5 has a 9.0MP 1/2.5-inch (5.744 x 4.308 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 3456 x 2592 pixels with aspect ratios of 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2. CL5 has a native ISO range of 80 - 3200 but unfortunately, Samsung CL5 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider
Samsung CL5 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Canon SX740 HS with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung CL5 vs Canon SX740 HS or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.
Let's look at how the size of the Samsung CL5's 1/2.5-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.
Comparison image of Samsung CL5 Sensor Size with other standard sensors
Sensor size is what determines the circle of confusion, and therefore how much
depth of field Samsung CL5 gives you at any given aperture.
You can
calculate
the exact depth of field for the Samsung CL5
at any focal length, aperture and subject distance, including the hyperfocal distance
for landscapes and how close you can get before the focus zone becomes too thin.
