Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX150
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX150 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
- Launched February 2009
- Other Name is PL10
(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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony WX150
| CL5 | WX150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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).
Analyze the Samsung CL5 and Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
| Samsung CL5 | Sony 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 |