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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
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Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL10
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB800F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WB800F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WB800F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CL5 matches up against the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung WB800F

 CL5 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung CL5

 WB800F CL5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB800F

 CL5 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the CL5 vs the WB800F.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and WB800F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CL5 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung WB800F will produce extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older CL5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography info
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supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography details
Samsung WB800F Street photography details
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (218g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
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focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL5
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
25
supports face detect focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung CL5Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL5 Samsung WB800F
Also Known as PL10 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-23 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 5cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $391 $300