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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL80

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX20 IS
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the CL80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX10 IS scores vs the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung CL80

 SX10 IS CL80 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon SX10 IS

 CL80 SX10 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimension3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung CL80

 SX10 IS CL80 
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS provides outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung CL80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS vs the CL80.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and CL80 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and CL80.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung CL80 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
39
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
provides face detection focus
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography advice
Samsung CL80 Street photography advice
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography info
Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (600g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
screen larger than average (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung CL80
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung CL80
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung CL80
Also referred to as - ST5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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 ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $275 $400