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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung CL5

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2015
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL10
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung CL5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") have different sensor measurements.

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The SX410 IS was introduced 6 years after the CL5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the CL5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Samsung CL5

 SX410 IS CL5 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2009More modern by 73 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Canon SX410 IS

 CL5 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung CL5

 SX410 IS CL5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS features outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS vs the CL5.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and CL5 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and CL5.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX410 IS using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX410 IS will render extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography factors
47
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
24
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography advice
Samsung CL5 Street photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography features
Samsung CL5 Sports photography features
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (185 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Samsung CL5
61
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (185 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (185 shots)
no Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging details
Samsung CL5 Vlogging details
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
25
has face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Samsung CL5
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSamsung CL5
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Samsung CL5
Also called - PL10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-06 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 185 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $199 $391