Samsung CL5 vs Sony W330

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

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.

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

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.