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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL10
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung CL5 and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and HZ30W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was released 11 months before the HZ30W so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CL5 scores versus the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung HZ30W

 CL5 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung CL5

 HZ30W CL5 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung HZ30W

 CL5 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the CL5 versus the HZ30W.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and HZ30W.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung HZ30W will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
24
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL5
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others (245g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
25
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung HZ30W
 Samsung CL5Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL5 Samsung HZ30W
Also called PL10 WB600
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-23 2010-01-19
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $391 $280