Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB150F

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung WB150F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WB150F (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was manufactured 3 years before the WB150F which is a fairly serious 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 WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CL5 scores against the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the CL5 against the WB150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and WB150F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung WB150F will render extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind in sensor innovation.