Samsung CL5 vs Sony W370

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung CL5 and Sony W370, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and W370 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and W370 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was released 10 months before the W370 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CL5 matches up vs the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Samsung CL5 and Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the CL5 and the W370.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and W370.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony W370 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.