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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung HZ35W

 CL5 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung CL5

 HZ35W CL5 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 15 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung HZ35W

 CL5 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
24
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
34
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
25
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung HZ35W
 Samsung CL5Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL5 Samsung HZ35W
Also called PL10 WB650
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-23 2010-06-16
Physical type 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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $391 $300