Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX5

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the CL5 (9MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the CL5 (1/2.5") and TX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

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The CL5 was introduced 12 months before the TX5 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the CL5 scores versus the TX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the CL5 compared to the TX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and TX5.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony TX5 will offer extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.