Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX10
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX10 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced August 2011
Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX10 Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Samsung CL5 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and TX10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CL5 was brought out 3 years before the TX10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CL5 grades against the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony TX10
CL5 | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung CL5
TX10 | CL5 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 30 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony TX10
CL5 | TX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Samsung CL5 versus Sony TX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the CL5 versus the TX10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and TX10.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony TX10 will resolve extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung CL5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Also referred to as | PL10 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-02-23 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 gr (0.31 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
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 | One | One |
Launch price | $391 | $309 |