Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX7

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL5 (9MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly similar but the CL5 (1/2.5") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was revealed 10 months prior to the TX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the CL5 scores against the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the CL5 and the TX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and TX7.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CL5 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony TX7 will offer greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.