Samsung CL5 vs Sony W290

Here is a detailed comparison of the Samsung CL5 versus Sony W290, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and W290 (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and W290 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The CL5 was released at a similar time to the W290 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the CL5 grades vs the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung CL5 versus Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CL5 vs the W290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and W290.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony W290 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.