Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB2200F

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung WB2200F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WB2200F (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WB2200F (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WB2200F and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the CL5 matches up versus the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB2200F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 offers 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) and the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung WB2200F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CL5 versus the WB2200F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and WB2200F is 95 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and WB2200F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL5 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB2200F will give you extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.