Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX90V

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX90V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and HX90V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was released 7 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the CL5 matches up vs the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the CL5 versus the HX90V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and HX90V.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL5 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony HX90V will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.