Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Samsung CL80. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung CL80
SX20 IS | CL80 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon SX20 IS
CL80 | SX20 IS | |||
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Screen size | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung CL80
SX20 IS | CL80 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung CL80 | |
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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 |