Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX100V

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and TX100V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was brought out 22 months prior to the TX100V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the CL5 grades against the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the CL5 compared to the TX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and TX100V.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL5 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony TX100V will deliver greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.