Samsung CL5 vs Sony W320
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony W320
| CL5 | W320 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung CL5
| W320 | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony W320
| CL5 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Samsung CL5 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Samsung CL5 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W320 Specifications
| Samsung CL5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung CL5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
| Alternate name | PL10 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 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 measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 141g (0.31 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $391 | $269 |
