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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung CL80

Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung CL80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and CL80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 4 months before the CL80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX120 IS grades vs the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung CL80

 SX120 IS CL80 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon SX120 IS

 CL80 SX120 IS 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung CL80

 SX120 IS CL80 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS has exterior measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS vs the CL80.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and CL80 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and CL80.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung CL80 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography factors
32
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography details
Samsung CL80 Street photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (285 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (285g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging features
Samsung CL80 Vlogging features
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (285 grams)
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung CL80
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung CL80
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Samsung CL80
Also referred to as - ST5500
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285g (0.63 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $400