FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung CL5

Here is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is relatively well matched but the HS10 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor size.

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The HS10 was launched 17 months later than the CL5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HS10 grades against the CL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 features outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung CL5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HS10 vs the CL5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and CL5 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and CL5.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HS10 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the FujiFilm HS10 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger HS10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.