Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX300

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and HX300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The CL5 was manufactured 5 years before the HX300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CL5 scores vs the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have 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") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the CL5 versus the HX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and HX300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and HX300.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CL5 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony HX300 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.