Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung CL80
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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
- Alternative Name is ST5500

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung CL80 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 180 versus Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and CL80 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 180 was announced 6 years later than the CL80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 180 matches up versus the CL80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Samsung CL80. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Samsung CL80
ELPH 180 | CL80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 73 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon ELPH 180
CL80 | ELPH 180 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung CL80
ELPH 180 | CL80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 180 versus Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 180 against the CL80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 180 and CL80.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Samsung CL80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Samsung CL80 |
Otherwise known as | - | ST5500 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4334 x 3256 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.8fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $119 | $400 |