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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL10
Sony W830
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony W830

 CL5 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung CL5

 W830 CL5 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 59 months

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony W830

 CL5 W830 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
24
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography features
Sony W830 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography features
Sony W830 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography features
Sony W830 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging info
Sony W830 Vlogging info
25
has face detection focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony W830
 Samsung CL5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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