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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung CL5

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as PL10
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung CL5

 SX200 IS CL5 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Canon SX200 IS

 CL5 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung CL5

 SX200 IS CL5 
RevealedMay 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

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

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography details
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
24
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung CL5 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average (247 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Samsung CL5
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung CL5
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung CL5
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