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Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Canon A480
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
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Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon A480 and Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A480 was revealed 11 months prior to the CL80 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A480 scores against the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Samsung CL80

 A480 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon A480

 CL80 A480 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months
Display sizing3.7"2.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A480 and Samsung CL80

 A480 CL80 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 features external dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A480 and Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A480 versus the CL80.

Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A480 and CL80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A480 and CL80.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung CL80 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A480 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography details
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
25
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography information
Samsung CL80 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography details
Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
16
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography features
Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (160g)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL80 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Samsung CL80
 Canon PowerShot A480Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A480 Samsung CL80
Also called as - ST5500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3.7"
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 2 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $210 $400