Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ10W
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced May 2009
- Alternative Name is WB500
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CL5 (9MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively similar but the CL5 (1/2.5") and HZ10W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe CL5 was brought out 2 months prior to the HZ10W so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CL5 matches up vs the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung HZ10W
CL5 | HZ10W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung CL5
HZ10W | CL5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung HZ10W
CL5 | HZ10W | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | May 2009 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the CL5 versus the HZ10W.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and HZ10W.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung HZ10W will offer you greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung CL5 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also Known as | PL10 | WB500 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-23 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2432 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $391 | $300 |