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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is PL10
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W310 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony W310

 CL5 W310 

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung CL5

 W310 CL5 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony W310

 CL5 W310 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Samsung CL5 versus Sony W310 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W310 size comparison

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

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography advice
Sony W310 Portrait photography advice
24
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL5
Street photography with Sony W310
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography information
Sony W310 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL5
Vlogging with Sony W310
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony W310
 Samsung CL5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Alternative name PL10 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $391 $150