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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX30 IS
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX20 IS was brought out 7 months later than the CL80 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX20 IS grades against the CL80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung CL80

 SX20 IS CL80 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon SX20 IS

 CL80 SX20 IS 
Screen size3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung CL80

 SX20 IS CL80 
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 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) and the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX20 IS against the CL80.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and CL80 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and CL80.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung CL80 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SX20 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (600g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography details
Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
features touch focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (160 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging information
Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (600g)
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built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (160g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Samsung CL80
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSamsung CL80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Samsung CL80
Also referred to as - ST5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical 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 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 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $400