Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung CL5

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung CL5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 19 months after the CL5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX130 IS grades vs the CL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Samsung CL5. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS has got physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS vs the CL5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and CL5 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and CL5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX130 IS will give you more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX130 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.