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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is PL10
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung CL5 and Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and TL320 (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and TL320 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was manufactured at a similar time to the TL320 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the CL5 grades against the TL320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung TL320

 CL5 TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung CL5

 TL320 CL5 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung TL320

 CL5 TL320 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 comes with 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) whilst the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung CL5 and Samsung TL320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the CL5 against the TL320.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and TL320.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung TL320 will deliver more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography advice
24
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
34
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL5
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging features
Samsung TL320 Vlogging features
25
provides face detect focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung CL5Samsung TL320
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL5 Samsung TL320
Also called PL10 WB1000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-23 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
AEB
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) -
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $391 $380