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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
73
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
31
Features
14
Overall
24

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-S20
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL10
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung CL5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was introduced 11 years after the CL5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores versus the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Samsung CL5

 Fujifilm X-S10 CL5 
RevealedOctober 2020February 2009Newer by 142 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 CL5 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Samsung CL5

 Fujifilm X-S10 CL5 

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 comes with physical dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has dimensions 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 ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 against the CL5.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and CL5 is 73 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and CL5.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-S10 will deliver extra detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography factors
82
has manual focus
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
24
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography factors
Samsung CL5 Street photography factors
74
built in image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
heavier than others (465g)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Sports photography highlights
85
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
15
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Travel photography with Samsung CL5
76
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (465g)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography features
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography features
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
21
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL5 Vlogging factors
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
heavier than others (465 grams)
24
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Samsung CL5
 Fujifilm X-S10Samsung CL5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Samsung CL5
Also called as - PL10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2020-10-15 2009-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 6.3
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 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 325 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $999 $391