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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
Samsung WB35F
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung WB35F

 CL5 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung CL5

 WB35F CL5 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 59 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB35F

 CL5 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

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

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
24
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL5
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
25
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung CL5Samsung WB35F
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