Samsung CL5 vs Sony T99

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung CL5 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and T99 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and T99 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The CL5 was introduced 16 months earlier than the T99 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the CL5 scores against the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 provides physical 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) and the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the CL5 vs the T99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and T99.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony T99 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older CL5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.