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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm XQ2
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
  • Also referred to as PL10
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and CL5 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was released 4 years after the CL5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades against the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung CL5

 Fujifilm XQ1 CL5 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2009More modern by 58 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 CL5 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung CL5

 Fujifilm XQ1 CL5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the CL5.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and CL5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and CL5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm XQ1 will render more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography factors
43
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
24
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Street photography with Samsung CL5
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (206 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography advice
Samsung CL5 Sports photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (240 per charge)
has phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography information
Samsung CL5 Travel photography information
64
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (206 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (240 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL5 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (206g)
25
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung CL5
 Fujifilm XQ1Samsung CL5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Samsung CL5
Also Known as - PL10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $391