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Samsung CL5 vs Sony QX100

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Samsung CL5 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL10
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung CL5 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung CL5 vs Sony QX100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and QX100 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the QX100 which is a fairly significant 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 QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the CL5 grades versus the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony QX100

 CL5 QX100 
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung CL5

 QX100 CL5 
RevealedSeptember 2013February 2009More modern by 55 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony QX100

 CL5 QX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung CL5 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung CL5 vs Sony QX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the CL5 versus the QX100.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and QX100.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX100 will provide extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Portrait photography camera
24
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
53
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL5
Street photography with Sony QX100
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography features
Sony QX100 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography features
Sony QX100 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
Landscape photography with Sony QX100
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small ( inches)
manual mode not available
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL5
Vlogging with Sony QX100
25
features face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
38
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony QX100
 Samsung CL5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Also called PL10 -
Type Ultracompact Lens-style
Introduced 2009-02-23 2013-09-05
Physical type Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" -
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix None
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch price $391 $268