Samsung CL5 vs Sony W230

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung CL5 versus Sony W230, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and W230 (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and W230 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was unveiled within a month of the W230 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the CL5 grades versus the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Samsung CL5 versus Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the CL5 and the W230.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and W230.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CL5 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony W230 will give you more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.