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Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(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
  • Also referred to as PL10
Sony TX20
(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
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX20 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung CL5 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and TX20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The CL5 was unveiled 4 years before the TX20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the CL5 grades versus the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony TX20

 CL5 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung CL5

 TX20 CL5 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony TX20

 CL5 TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the CL5 compared to the TX20.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and TX20.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL5 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony TX20 will provide more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
24
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography details
Sony TX20 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery life (250 shots)
environment proofing
includes focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging information
Sony TX20 Vlogging information
25
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony TX20
 Samsung CL5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Also Known as PL10 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-23 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.31 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 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
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
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
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