Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX55

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and TX55 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The CL5 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TX55 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the CL5 matches up vs the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 features physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the CL5 compared to the TX55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and TX55.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL5 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony TX55 will give you greater detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.