Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB210
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Also Known as PL10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced July 2011

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB210, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WB210 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

The CL5 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WB210 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CL5 grades versus the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 & Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung WB210
CL5 | WB210 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper display (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung CL5
WB210 | CL5 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB210
CL5 | WB210 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Examine the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the CL5 against the WB210.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and WB210.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB210 will offer you more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung CL5 | Samsung WB210 |
Also called as | PL10 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-23 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 lb) | 174 grams (0.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $391 | $279 |