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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Released July 2014
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung CL80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was launched 4 years after the CL80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the XG-1 scores vs the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung CL80

 XG-1 CL80 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2010More modern by 56 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Pentax XG-1

 CL80 XG-1 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung CL80

 XG-1 CL80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 provides outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the XG-1 compared to the CL80.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and CL80 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and CL80.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax XG-1 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer XG-1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography info
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography factors
Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography details
Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography details
Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1248mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (567g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL80 Vlogging highlights
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (567g)
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average (160 grams)
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung CL80
 Pentax XG-1Samsung CL80
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax XG-1 Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-07-15 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LB-060 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $599 $400