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Kodak Touch vs Samsung CL5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare Touch front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Kodak Touch vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Kodak Touch
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL10
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Kodak Touch vs Samsung CL5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Samsung CL5

 Touch CL5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Kodak Touch

 CL5 Touch 

Common features in the Kodak Touch and Samsung CL5

 Touch CL5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak Touch vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Kodak Touch vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

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

Kodak Touch vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Touch vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Kodak Touch vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Touch vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Touch vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
24
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Touch Street photography features
Samsung CL5 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Touch Sports photography advice
Samsung CL5 Sports photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Touch Travel photography advice
Samsung CL5 Travel photography advice
68
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (150g)
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Touch Vlogging factors
Samsung CL5 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
25
features face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Kodak Touch vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Touch and Samsung CL5
 Kodak EasyShare TouchSamsung CL5
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Touch Samsung CL5
Also called - PL10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-04 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $100 $391