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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung CL80

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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 SX610 HS vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung CL80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and CL80 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 5 years after the CL80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX610 HS grades against the CL80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung CL80

 SX610 HS CL80 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon SX610 HS

 CL80 SX610 HS 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung CL80

 SX610 HS CL80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS comes with external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS and the CL80.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and CL80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and CL80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
Samsung CL80 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
44
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (191 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
60
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography details
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
37
big screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (191 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Samsung CL80
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSamsung CL80
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Samsung CL80
Also referred to as - ST5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 191 grams (0.42 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 life 270 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $214 $400