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Canon 20D vs Samsung CL80

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon 20D vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Revealed November 2004
  • Earlier Model is Canon 10D
  • Newer Model is Canon 30D
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
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Canon 20D vs Samsung CL80 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon 20D versus Samsung CL80, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and CL80 (14MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and CL80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 20D was manufactured 6 years earlier than the CL80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 20D matches up against the CL80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Samsung CL80

 20D CL80 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon 20D

 CL80 20D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010November 2004More modern by 63 months
Display dimensions3.7"1.8"Larger display (+1.9")
Display resolution230k118kCrisper display (+112k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 20D and Samsung CL80

 20D CL80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 20D vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 20D offers outside measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon 20D versus Samsung CL80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 20D against the CL80.

Canon 20D vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and CL80 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and CL80.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 20D featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung CL80 will result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged 20D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 20D vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 20D
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D Street photography details
Samsung CL80 Street photography details
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 20D
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D Travel photography details
Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
46
built-in flash
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
60
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D Landscape photography information
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
37
bigger than average screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D Vlogging information
Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
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Canon 20D vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Samsung CL80
 Canon EOS 20DSamsung CL80
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 20D Samsung CL80
Also referred to as - ST5500
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2004-11-03 2010-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 118 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 721 not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,300 $400