Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL350

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL350, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the CL5 (9MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is pretty close but the CL5 (1/2.5") and TL350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was introduced 12 months before the TL350 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the CL5 scores against the TL350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 and Samsung TL350. The whole galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the CL5 against the TL350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and TL350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and TL350.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung TL350 will result in greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older CL5 will be behind in sensor innovation.