Canon S100 vs Samsung CL80
93 Imaging
36 Features
48 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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Canon S100 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
- Released December 2011
- Old Model is Canon S95
- Refreshed by Canon S110
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as ST5500

Canon S100 vs Samsung CL80 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Canon S100 versus Samsung CL80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly similar but the S100 (1/1.7") and CL80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

The S100 was brought out 24 months after the CL80 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon S100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S100 scores versus the CL80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S100 vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 & Samsung CL80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Samsung CL80
S100 | CL80 | |||
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Revealed | December 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon S100
CL80 | S100 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon S100 and Samsung CL80
S100 | CL80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon S100 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S100 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Canon S100 versus Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S100 compared to the CL80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and CL80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and CL80.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S100 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung CL80 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher S100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S100 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S100 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Samsung CL80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot S100 | Samsung CL80 |
Other name | - | ST5500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-12-22 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lb) | 160 grams (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $429 | $400 |