Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX9V
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![Samsung CL5 front Samsung CL5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-CL5/Samsung-CL5-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V/Sony-HX9V-front.jpg)
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched February 2009
- Also referred to as PL10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Announced July 2011
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung CL5 and Sony HX9V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and HX9V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
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The CL5 was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX9V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the CL5 scores vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony HX9V
CL5 | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung CL5
HX9V | CL5 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony HX9V
CL5 | HX9V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung CL5 and Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the CL5 vs the HX9V.
![Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX9V size comparison Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX9V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-CL5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.
![Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-CL5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and HX9V.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL5 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony HX9V will offer you more detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-CL5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-CL5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung CL5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Otherwise known as | PL10 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-23 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $391 | $328 |