Kodak Touch vs Samsung CL5

The following is a thorough comparison of the Kodak Touch and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Touch (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the Touch (1/3") and CL5 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Touch was unveiled 23 months after the CL5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Touch scores versus the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Touch and Samsung CL5. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Touch Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Touch has got external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Touch and Samsung CL5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Touch compared to the CL5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Touch and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Touch and CL5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Touch using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Kodak Touch will resolve greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Touch is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.