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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL10
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung WB350F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WB350F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was brought out 5 years prior to the WB350F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CL5 matches up versus the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung WB350F

 CL5 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung CL5

 WB350F CL5 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB350F

 CL5 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 offers external dimensions 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 WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the CL5 vs the WB350F.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and WB350F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL5 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung WB350F will provide greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
24
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL5
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL5
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
25
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (276g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung CL5Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL5 Samsung WB350F
Other name PL10 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-23 2014-01-07
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $391 $260