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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and CL80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XQ1 was launched 3 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores vs the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung CL80

 Fujifilm XQ1 CL80 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010More recent by 48 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 CL80 Fujifilm XQ1 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung CL80

 Fujifilm XQ1 CL80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung CL80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the CL80.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and CL80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and CL80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung CL80 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
43
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography information
Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
64
better than average battery life (240 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
60
offers focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography information
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography information
56
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging features
Samsung CL80 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung CL80
 Fujifilm XQ1Samsung CL80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Samsung CL80
Also Known as - ST5500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 12800 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.7"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $400