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Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL10
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX80, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WX80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WX80 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the CL5 matches up against the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony WX80

 CL5 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung CL5

 WX80 CL5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony WX80

 CL5 WX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CL5 versus the WX80.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and WX80.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony WX80 will resolve more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
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has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (124g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL5
Vlogging with Sony WX80
25
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Sony WX80
 Samsung CL5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Also called as PL10 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $391 $276