Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB1100F

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung WB1100F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WB1100F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The CL5 was brought out 5 years prior to the WB1100F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CL5 matches up versus the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 features outside dimensions 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 WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the CL5 and the WB1100F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and WB1100F is 95 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and WB1100F.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB1100F will provide greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older CL5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.