Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung CL5

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung CL5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX400 IS was brought out 5 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX400 IS grades versus the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the CL5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and CL5 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and CL5.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX400 IS featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX400 IS will offer extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.