Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB250F
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
44 Overall
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB250F 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
- Released February 2009
- Also referred to as PL10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB250F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WB250F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CL5 was released 4 years earlier than the WB250F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the CL5 scores versus the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung WB250F
CL5 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung CL5
WB250F | CL5 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB250F
CL5 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the CL5 against the WB250F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and WB250F.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung WB250F will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung CL5 | Samsung WB250F |
Also Known as | PL10 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-23 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141 gr (0.31 lb) | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $391 | $250 |