Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX30V

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung CL5 versus Sony HX30V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and HX30V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was introduced 4 years before the HX30V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the CL5 matches up vs the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 has got external 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony HX30V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the CL5 versus the HX30V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and HX30V.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL5 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony HX30V will show extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older CL5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.