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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL5

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL10
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung CL5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is relatively comparable but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The SX10 IS was announced at a similar time to the CL5 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX10 IS grades vs the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung CL5

 SX10 IS CL5 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Canon SX10 IS

 CL5 SX10 IS 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung CL5

 SX10 IS CL5 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS provides physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung CL5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS and the CL5.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and CL5 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and CL5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX10 IS with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SX10 IS will show extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography features
39
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
24
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Samsung CL5
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (600g)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography details
Samsung CL5 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (600g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
34
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
52
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
25
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung CL5
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung CL5
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung CL5
Otherwise known as - PL10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2009-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes 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
Fastest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $275 $391