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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL10
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W330 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung CL5 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and W330 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and W330 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the W330 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the CL5 grades vs the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony W330

 CL5 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung CL5

 W330 CL5 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony W330

 CL5 W330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 features outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CL5 against the W330.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and W330.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony W330 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
24
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography highlights
Sony W330 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography information
Sony W330 Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography features
Sony W330 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography advice
Sony W330 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
25
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony W330
 Samsung CL5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Alternate name PL10 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-23 2010-01-07
Body design 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 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $391 $170