Samsung CL5 vs Sony W650

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung CL5 versus Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and W650 (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and W650 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the W650 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the CL5 matches up vs the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 features exterior measurements 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the CL5 and the W650.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and W650.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony W650 will give greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.