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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL80

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Announced March 2009
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5500
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 9 months before the CL80 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung CL80

 SX1 IS CL80 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon SX1 IS

 CL80 SX1 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010March 2009Newer by 9 months
Screen size3.7"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung CL80

 SX1 IS CL80 
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS features exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS vs the CL80.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and CL80 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and CL80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung CL80 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography features
Samsung CL80 Street photography features
56
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography information
Samsung CL80 Sports photography information
32
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging information
Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
57
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (615 grams)
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung CL80
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung CL80
Also called as - ST5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-27 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $400