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Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX10

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Alternative Name is PL10
Sony TX10
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony TX10

 CL5 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung CL5

 TX10 CL5 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony TX10

 CL5 TX10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
24
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL5
Street photography with Sony TX10
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography factors
Sony TX10 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography details
Sony TX10 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography features
Sony TX10 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging details
Sony TX10 Vlogging details
25
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony TX10
 Samsung CL5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
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