Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ15W
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung HZ15W
CL5 | HZ15W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung CL5
HZ15W | CL5 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung HZ15W
CL5 | HZ15W | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | February 2009 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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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 |