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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

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
  • Alternate Name is PL10
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung HZ15W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and HZ15W (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The CL5 was brought out very close to the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the CL5 scores vs the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung HZ15W

 CL5 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung CL5

 HZ15W CL5 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung HZ15W

 CL5 HZ15W 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the CL5 against the HZ15W.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and HZ15W.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CL5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung HZ15W will show greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
24
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
31
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (249 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL5
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
25
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (249g)
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung HZ15W
 Samsung CL5Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL5 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as PL10 WB550
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-23 2009-02-23
Body design 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 surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical 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 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $391 $330