Canon S200 vs Samsung CL5

Lets look more closely at the Canon S200 and Samsung CL5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is relatively close but the S200 (1/1.7") and CL5 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was launched 5 years later than the CL5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S200 scores against the CL5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon S200 and Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S200 vs the CL5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and CL5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and CL5.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon S200 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger S200 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.