Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX5

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung CL5 and Sony WX5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WX5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the CL5 grades versus the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 has external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung CL5 and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the CL5 vs the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and WX5.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony WX5 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older CL5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.