Samsung CL5 vs Sony W830

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.

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.

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.

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

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.