Samsung CL5 vs Sony W310

Below is a extended review of the Samsung CL5 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and W310 (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and W310 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The CL5 was introduced 10 months before the W310 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CL5 grades vs the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 offers exterior dimensions 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 W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CL5 compared to the W310.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and W310.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CL5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony W310 will resolve more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.