Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-1S
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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68 Imaging
44 Features
36 Overall
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced January 2006
Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung CL80 and Samsung GX-1S, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe CL80 was brought out 4 years after the GX-1S which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the CL80 scores against the GX-1S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung GX-1S
CL80 | GX-1S | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2006 | Newer by 49 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung CL80
GX-1S | CL80 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung GX-1S
CL80 | GX-1S | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Look at the Samsung CL80 and Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the CL80 vs the GX-1S.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and GX-1S is 95 and 68 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and GX-1S.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL80 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung CL80 will give extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger CL80 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung CL80 | Samsung GX-1S |
Also called as | ST5500 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2006-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.7" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 605 grams (1.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
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 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $400 | $850 |