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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung DV300F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was brought out 24 months prior to the DV300F making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CL80 scores versus the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung DV300F

 CL80 DV300F 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung CL80

 DV300F CL80 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung DV300F

 CL80 DV300F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 features external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the CL80 compared to the DV300F.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and DV300F.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung DV300F to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography details
Samsung DV300F Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL80
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
60
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (133g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
37
big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung DV300F
 Samsung CL80Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL80 Samsung DV300F
Also called as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-02
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID SLB-11A BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $200