Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung CL5

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX30 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 SX30 IS (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") have different sensor size.

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The SX30 IS was released 19 months after the CL5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SX30 IS grades vs the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS has outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung CL5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the CL5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and CL5 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and CL5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX30 IS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX30 IS will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX30 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.