Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB350F

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

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).

Examine the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.