Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-1S

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.