Samsung CL5 vs Sony H20

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung CL5 vs Sony H20, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the CL5 (9MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the CL5 (1/2.5") and H20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was manufactured 2 months before the H20 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CL5 scores against the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 has got 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) while the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the CL5 compared to the H20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and H20.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony H20 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively.