Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX400V

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony HX400V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and HX400V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The CL5 was revealed 6 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the CL5 scores versus the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Samsung CL5 versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the CL5 against the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and HX400V is 95 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and HX400V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony HX400V will provide you with more detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.