Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ35W

Below is a complete review of the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and HZ35W (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The CL5 was released 15 months earlier than the HZ35W which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the CL5 grades vs the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 & Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 features physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the CL5 compared to the HZ35W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and HZ35W.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung HZ35W will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.