Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung CL80
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
(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
- Additionally Known as ST5500

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung CL80 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung CL80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was brought out 6 months later than the CL80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX210 IS grades versus the CL80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Samsung CL80. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung CL80
SX210 IS | CL80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon SX210 IS
CL80 | SX210 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung CL80
SX210 IS | CL80 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung CL80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the CL80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and CL80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and CL80.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung CL80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung CL80 |
Otherwise known as | - | ST5500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4334 x 3256 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220g (0.49 pounds) | 160g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 | NB-5L | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $226 | $400 |