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Samsung CL5 Alternatives

The CL5 is placed #145 out of 151 in Ultracompact cameras. Below is a quick outline of the CL5.

9MP 1/2.5" 141 grams 38-114mm (f3.5-4.5)
Samsung CL5 front thumbnailportrait24street47sports16travel51landscape22vlogging25
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
good zoom range (38-114mm 3.0 x zoom)
has built in flash
has face detect focusing
very good minimum ISO (80)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have HDMI port
does not have headphone port
does not have microphone port

What follows are various competitors to the Samsung CL5 listed by their overall rating. It is possible to browse through a complete review of any camera or a comparison to the Samsung CL5 by clicking on the links below each camera card. You can also click on the icon to look at a visual comparison or click here to view them all side by side.

#1 Fujifilm XQ2
12MP 2/3" 206 grams 25-100mm (f1.8-4.9)
Fujifilm XQ2 front thumbnailportrait43street62sports52travel64landscape56vlogging34
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI port
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (240 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone port
does not have microphone port
does not have Timelapse function
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#2 Fujifilm XQ1
12MP 2/3" 206 grams 25-100mm (f1.8-4.9)
Fujifilm XQ1 front thumbnailportrait43street62sports49travel64landscape56vlogging34
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI port
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (240 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone port
does not have microphone port
does not have Timelapse function
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#3 Sony TX66
18MP 1/2.3" 109 grams 26-130mm (f3.5-4.8)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front thumbnailportrait42street64sports49travel72landscape51vlogging36
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI port
features touch to focus
good battery life (250 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone port
does not have microphone port
does not have Timelapse function
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#4 Sony TX200V
18MP 1/2.3" 129 grams 28-140mm (f3.5-4.8)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front thumbnailportrait36street68sports49travel71landscape47vlogging35
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI port
environment sealing
features touch to focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone port
does not have microphone port
does not have Timelapse function
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#5 Canon ELPH 360 HS
20MP 1/2.3" 147 grams 25-300mm (f3.6-7.0)
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front thumbnailportrait44street57sports37travel64landscape48vlogging33
Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI port
good zoom range (25-300mm 12.0 x zoom)
has built in flash
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone port
does not have microphone port
does not have Timelapse function
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#6 Olympus TG-870
16MP 1/2.3" 221 grams 21-105mm (f3.5-5.7)
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front thumbnailportrait36street65sports51travel69landscape50vlogging32
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI port
environment sealing
good battery life (300 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone port
does not have microphone port
lack of manual focus
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#7 Sony TX20
16MP 1/2.3" 133 grams 25-100mm (f3.5-4.6)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front thumbnailportrait40street67sports50travel72landscape52vlogging35
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI port
environment sealing
features touch to focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone port
does not have microphone port
does not have Timelapse function
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#8 Sony WX220
18MP 1/2.3" 121 grams 25-250mm (f3.3-5.9)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front thumbnailportrait37street59sports46travel69landscape44vlogging34
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI port
good zoom range (25-250mm 10.0 x zoom)
has built in flash
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone port
does not have microphone port
does not have Timelapse function
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#9 Canon ELPH 350 HS
20MP 1/2.3" 147 grams 25-300mm (f3.6-7.0)
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front thumbnailportrait38street57sports43travel69landscape48vlogging33
Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with HDMI port
good battery life (250 shots)
good zoom range (25-300mm 12.0 x zoom)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone port
does not have microphone port
does not have Timelapse function
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