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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung SL202 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 SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung SL202, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CL5 (9MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the CL5 (1/2.5") and SL202 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was revealed at a similar time to the SL202 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the CL5 matches up against the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung SL202

 CL5 SL202 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung CL5

 SL202 CL5 

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung SL202

 CL5 SL202 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the CL5 versus the SL202.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and SL202.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CL5 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung SL202 will give you more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
24
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
25
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL5
Street photography with Samsung SL202
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography features
Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
27
pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
25
supports face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung SL202
 Samsung CL5Samsung SL202
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL5 Samsung SL202
Also called as PL10 PL50
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2009-02-17
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 gr (0.31 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $391 $140