Reasons to choose CL5
Released in 2009, CL5 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 9 MP effective resolution, and a 141 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung CL5
vs Samsung WB690
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
CL528 mm²
WB690- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 11.6%
The WB690 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
CL5MetricWB690
9 MPEffective pixels12 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.66 µmPixel pitch1.52 µm
2.76 µm²Pixel area2.31 µm²
36.23 MP/cm²Pixel density43.28 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
141 gWeight160 g
Internal storageStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion SLB-07A rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The WB690 has the larger sensor area. The CL5 has the lighter body. The WB690 has the higher effective resolution. The WB690 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose WB690
Released in 2011, WB690 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.