Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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93 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WB35F (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

The CL5 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WB35F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the CL5 scores vs the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung WB35F
CL5 | WB35F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung CL5
WB35F | CL5 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 59 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB35F
CL5 | WB35F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the CL5 vs the WB35F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and WB35F.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung WB35F will provide more detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung CL5 | Samsung WB35F |
Also called | PL10 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-23 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $391 | $130 |