Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200
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32 Features
14 Overall
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44 Features
31 Overall
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony H200
CL5 | H200 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung CL5
H200 | CL5 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 47 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony H200
CL5 | H200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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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 |