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Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Also referred to as PL10
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the CL5 (9MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty similar but the CL5 (1/2.5") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was announced 5 months earlier than the TX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the CL5 matches up versus the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony TX1

 CL5 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung CL5

 TX1 CL5 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony TX1

 CL5 TX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 has got physical 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 TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the CL5 versus the TX1.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and TX1.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony TX1 will offer you more detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
24
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography features
Sony TX1 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography features
Sony TX1 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
31
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL5
Vlogging with Sony TX1
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony TX1
 Samsung CL5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Also Known as PL10 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $391 $350