Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL10
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Released January 2014
Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and W830 (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and W830 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe CL5 was brought out 5 years prior to the W830 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the CL5 grades vs the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony W830
CL5 | W830 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung CL5
W830 | CL5 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | February 2009 | Newer by 59 months |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony W830
CL5 | W830 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the CL5 vs the W830.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and W830.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony W830 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung CL5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Also Known as | PL10 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-02-23 | 2014-01-07 |
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 area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 lb) | 122g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $391 | $128 |