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Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX50 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung CL5 versus Sony WX50, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WX50 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was brought out 3 years prior to the WX50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the CL5 scores vs the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony WX50

 CL5 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung CL5

 WX50 CL5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony WX50

 CL5 WX50 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the CL5 against the WX50.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and WX50.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony WX50 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
24
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography features
Sony WX50 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography advice
Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
25
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony WX50
 Samsung CL5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Also called as PL10 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-23 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery type - 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 feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $391 $250