Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung CL5
90 Imaging
34 Features
37 Overall
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95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched May 2009
- Updated by Canon SX210 IS
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Also Known as PL10

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung CL5 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer different sensor measurements.

The SX200 IS was introduced 3 months later than the CL5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX200 IS scores versus the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung CL5
SX200 IS | CL5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Canon SX200 IS
CL5 | SX200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung CL5
SX200 IS | CL5 | |||
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Revealed | May 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 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).
Analyze the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung CL5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS and the CL5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and CL5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and CL5.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX200 IS having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX200 IS will deliver extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung CL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung CL5 |
Also called | - | PL10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 | 12 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.5-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $329 | $391 |