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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung CL80

Portability
63
Imaging
46
Features
67
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Launched September 2018
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as ST5500
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and CL80 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 8 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX70 HS scores against the CL80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Samsung CL80

 SX70 HS CL80 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2010Fresher by 106 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon SX70 HS

 CL80 SX70 HS 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung CL80

 SX70 HS CL80 

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS has got outside dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX70 HS against the CL80.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and CL80 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and CL80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography features
Samsung CL80 Street photography features
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (608 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
56
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography details
Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
64
supports bluetooth
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than others (608g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
60
features touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
58
has manual focus
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
37
big screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung CL80 Vlogging factors
64
decently wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than others (608 grams)
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Samsung CL80
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSamsung CL80
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2018-09-20 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 325 shots -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $550 $400