Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX80

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung CL5 vs Sony HX80, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and HX80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The CL5 was manufactured 8 years prior to the HX80 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CL5 grades vs the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 offers external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CL5 against the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and HX80.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony HX80 will offer you more detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.