Samsung CL5 vs Sony QX10

Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung CL5 versus Sony QX10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and QX10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was released 5 years earlier than the QX10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the CL5 matches up against the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 provides external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung CL5 versus Sony QX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the CL5 compared to the QX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and QX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and QX10.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL5 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony QX10 will show more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older CL5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.