Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung CL80
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is ST5500
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX30 IS was revealed 9 months later than the CL80 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX30 IS matches up versus the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Samsung CL80. The full galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung CL80
| SX30 IS | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2010 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 9 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon SX30 IS
| CL80 | SX30 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.7" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung CL80
| SX30 IS | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS has got outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS and the CL80.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and CL80 is 64 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and CL80.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX30 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung CL80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung CL80 |
| Alternate name | - | ST5500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-09-14 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | 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 per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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, 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 601g (1.32 lbs) | 160g (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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-7L | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $400 | $400 |