Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ10W

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.