Samsung CL5 vs Sony TX9

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung CL5 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and TX9 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was announced 16 months before the TX9 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CL5 grades against the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 provides external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the CL5 against the TX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony TX9 will show greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older CL5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.