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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung CL5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced April 2011
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung CL5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was brought out 2 years after the CL5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR grades versus the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Samsung CL5

 Fujifilm Z900EXR CL5 
ReleasedApril 2011February 2009Newer by 26 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 CL5 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung CL5

 Fujifilm Z900EXR CL5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z900EXR provides external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung CL5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR against the CL5.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and CL5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will offer greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm Z900EXR provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
24
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Street photography with Samsung CL5
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (151 grams)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography details
Samsung CL5 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography advice
Samsung CL5 Travel photography advice
65
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (151 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (151g)
25
offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung CL5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRSamsung CL5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Samsung CL5
Also called as - PL10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-04-05 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $391