Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB700

Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung WB700, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WB700 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The CL5 was introduced 22 months prior to the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CL5 matches up versus the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the CL5 vs the WB700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and WB700.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB700 will provide more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older CL5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.