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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL10
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W510 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung CL5 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and W510 (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and W510 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was revealed 22 months prior to the W510 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CL5 scores versus the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony W510

 CL5 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung CL5

 W510 CL5 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony W510

 CL5 W510 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 features physical dimensions 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 W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the CL5 and the W510.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and W510.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CL5 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony W510 will provide greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older CL5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography advice
Sony W510 Portrait photography advice
24
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography details
Sony W510 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography highlights
Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography information
Sony W510 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography advice
Sony W510 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging factors
Sony W510 Vlogging factors
25
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony W510
 Samsung CL5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Also called PL10 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $391 $99