Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung CL5

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the ELPH 190 IS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") come with different sensor size.

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The ELPH 190 IS was revealed 6 years later than the CL5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up versus the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Samsung CL5. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 190 IS provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS compared to the CL5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 190 IS and CL5.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 190 IS having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon ELPH 190 IS will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 190 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.