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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung CL80

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung CL80, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and CL80 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and CL80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Z7 II was unveiled 10 years after the CL80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z7 II matches up against the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Samsung CL80

 Z7 II CL80 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2010More modern by 132 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon Z7 II

 CL80 Z7 II 
Display dimensions3.7"3.2"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung CL80

 Z7 II CL80 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has sizing 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 Nikon Z7 II and Samsung CL80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II vs the CL80.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and CL80 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and CL80.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with greater detail having an extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Z7 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Samsung CL80
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography info
Samsung CL80 Sports photography info
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count high (46MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (160g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography features
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Samsung CL80
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISamsung CL80
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Samsung CL80
Alternative name - ST5500
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2020-10-14 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 25600 4800
Max boosted ISO 102400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical 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 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 420 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
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