Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX220

Let's look more closely at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WX220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was unveiled 6 years before the WX220 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CL5 scores against the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL5 has got external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Samsung CL5 versus Sony WX220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the CL5 against the WX220.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and WX220.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CL5 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony WX220 will deliver extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.