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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(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
Samsung GX-1S
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung GX-1S

 CL80 GX-1S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2006Newer by 49 months
Screen dimensions3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung CL80

 GX-1S CL80 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung GX-1S

 CL80 GX-1S 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography features
Samsung GX-1S Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (160g)
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography highlights
60
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (160g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
9
no video
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung GX-1S
 Samsung CL80Samsung GX-1S
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