Samsung CL5 vs Sony W320

Let's look much closer at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and W320 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and W320 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The CL5 was released 10 months earlier than the W320 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the CL5 matches up against the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung CL5 versus Sony W320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the CL5 against the W320.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and W320.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CL5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony W320 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older CL5 will be behind in sensor innovation.