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Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is PL10
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX150 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung CL5 and Sony WX150, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WX150 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WX150 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CL5 scores against the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony WX150

 CL5 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung CL5

 WX150 CL5 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony WX150

 CL5 WX150 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 offers outside 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) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the CL5 versus the WX150.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and WX150.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony WX150 will offer extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
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comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography features
Sony WX150 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography advice
Sony WX150 Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography details
Sony WX150 Landscape photography details
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manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
25
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony WX150
 Samsung CL5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also called PL10 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-23 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $391 $300