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Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL10
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and H200 (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and H200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The CL5 was brought out 4 years before the H200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CL5 grades vs the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony H200

 CL5 H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung CL5

 H200 CL5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony H200

 CL5 H200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the CL5 against the H200.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and H200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and H200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL5 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony H200 will provide you with more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography advice
Sony H200 Portrait photography advice
24
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
37
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL5
Street photography with Sony H200
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography advice
Sony H200 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography details
Sony H200 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (530 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
Landscape photography with Sony H200
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging information
Sony H200 Vlogging information
25
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (530g)
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony H200
 Samsung CL5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Alternate name PL10 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-23 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 20cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 530g (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 shots
Battery format - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $391 $250