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Samsung CL5 vs Sony A450

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A450 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
  • Additionally referred to as PL10
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony A450 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung CL5 and Sony A450, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and A450 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and A450 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was announced 10 months earlier than the A450 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CL5 grades versus the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony A450

 CL5 A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung CL5

 A450 CL5 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony A450

 CL5 A450 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the CL5 versus the A450.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and A450.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A450 will produce more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older CL5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography info
Sony A450 Portrait photography info
24
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
72
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL5
Street photography with Sony A450
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography advice
Sony A450 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography advice
Sony A450 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography factors
Sony A450 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging highlights
Sony A450 Vlogging highlights
25
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
9
no video
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony A450
 Samsung CL5Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Other name PL10 -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-02-23 2010-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 560g (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $391 $1,241