Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX10V

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung CL5 versus Sony HX10V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and HX10V (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was unveiled 4 years prior to the HX10V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CL5 matches up against the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 comes with outside 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 HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the CL5 and the HX10V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL5 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony HX10V will offer extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.