Samsung CL5 vs Sony H90

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung CL5 versus Sony H90, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and H90 (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and H90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the H90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the CL5 scores versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Samsung CL5 versus Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the CL5 versus the H90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and H90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CL5 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony H90 will produce more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older CL5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.