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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung CL5

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as PL10
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung CL5 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S9400W versus Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was revealed 4 years later than the CL5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up versus the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Samsung CL5

 Fujifilm S9400W CL5 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 CL5 Fujifilm S9400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung CL5

 Fujifilm S9400W CL5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs the CL5.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and CL5 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and CL5.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9400W having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm S9400W will show more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9400W will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
24
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Sports photography with Samsung CL5
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
54
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography advice
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography advice
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging information
Samsung CL5 Vlogging information
26
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
25
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung CL5
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSamsung CL5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Samsung CL5
Alternate name - PL10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-06 2009-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $330 $391