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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W350 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
  • Alternate Name is PL10
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W350 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung CL5 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and W350 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and W350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was revealed 10 months before the W350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CL5 grades vs the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony W350

 CL5 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung CL5

 W350 CL5 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony W350

 CL5 W350 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the CL5 compared to the W350.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and W350.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony W350 will give more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography details
Sony W350 Portrait photography details
24
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography advice
Sony W350 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography features
Sony W350 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
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 W350 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
Landscape photography with Sony W350
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony W350
 Samsung CL5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Also called PL10 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-23 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $391 $200