Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX50
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony WX50
CL5 | WX50 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung CL5
WX50 | CL5 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 35 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony WX50
CL5 | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 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).
Look at the Samsung CL5 versus Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |