Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL5
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched February 2009
- Also Known as PL10
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Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is fairly close but the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe SX1 IS was launched 2 months later than the CL5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the CL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung CL5
| SX1 IS | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Canon SX1 IS
| CL5 | SX1 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung CL5
| SX1 IS | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS has outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the CL5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and CL5 is 64 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and CL5.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX1 IS featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX1 IS will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung CL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung CL5 |
| Alternative name | - | PL10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-03-27 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.8" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 615g (1.36 lbs) | 141g (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $600 | $391 |