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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Also referred to as PL10
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB850F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WB850F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was revealed 3 years prior to the WB850F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the CL5 grades vs the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung WB850F

 CL5 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung CL5

 WB850F CL5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB850F

 CL5 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 has exterior measurements 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 WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the CL5 compared to the WB850F.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and WB850F.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CL5 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB850F will show more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older CL5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography highlights
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supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography details
Samsung WB850F Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography information
Samsung WB850F Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB850F Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (250 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging features
Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
25
supports face detect focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
34
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung CL5Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL5 Samsung WB850F
Otherwise known as PL10 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-23 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $391 $599