Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung CL5

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung CL5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX600 HS was launched 4 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX600 HS grades vs the CL5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS vs the CL5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and CL5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and CL5.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX600 HS because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX600 HS will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.