Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung CL5

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z300 was unveiled 4 months later than the CL5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades vs the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z300 and Samsung CL5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z300 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z300 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs the CL5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and CL5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm Z300 will deliver extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.