Samsung CL5 vs Sony W380

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and W380 (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and W380 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the W380 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the CL5 scores against the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 has outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung CL5 versus Sony W380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the CL5 compared to the W380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and W380.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony W380 will render more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older CL5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.