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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung CL80

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is ST5500
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung CL80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 4 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades vs the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung CL80

 SX400 IS CL80 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2010More recent by 56 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon SX400 IS

 CL80 SX400 IS 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung CL80

 SX400 IS CL80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 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. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the CL80.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and CL80 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and CL80.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
60
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
has touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (160 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
37
big screen (3.7 inches)
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 control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (160g)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung CL80
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung CL80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung CL80
Also called as - ST5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-07-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 190 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $229 $400