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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
62
Imaging
74
Features
86
Overall
78
Nikon Z5 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon Z5 versus Samsung CL80, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and CL80 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and CL80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was unveiled 10 years later than the CL80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z5 matches up against the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Samsung CL80

 Z5 CL80 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2010Fresher by 129 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon Z5

 CL80 Z5 
Screen sizing3.7"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Samsung CL80

 Z5 CL80 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 vs the CL80.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and CL80 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and CL80.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will show extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Z5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
84
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Samsung CL80
73
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average in class (675 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography info
Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
heavier than average in class (675g)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
provides touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
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touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (675g)
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (160 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Samsung CL80
 Nikon Z5Samsung CL80
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z5 Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2020-07-20 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 51200 4800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 470 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15c SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $1,399 $400