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Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL10
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX350, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WX350 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was introduced 6 years before the WX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CL5 scores against the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony WX350

 CL5 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung CL5

 WX350 CL5 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2009Newer by 60 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony WX350

 CL5 WX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 has outside measurements 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 WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the CL5 versus the WX350.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and WX350.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony WX350 will produce extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
24
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
37
good megapixels (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography information
Sony WX350 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
25
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony WX350
 Samsung CL5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also Known as PL10 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-23 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life - 470 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $391 $270