Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX100V
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Released February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX100V Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony TX100V
CL5 | TX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung CL5
TX100V | CL5 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 22 months | |
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony TX100V
CL5 | TX100V | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Samsung CL5 versus Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung CL5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Otherwise known as | PL10 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-02-23 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 gr (0.31 lb) | 147 gr (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $391 | $380 |