Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-20

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung CL80 and Samsung GX-20, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty similar but the CL80 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The CL80 was unveiled 24 months later than the GX-20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the CL80 grades against the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Samsung CL80 and Samsung GX-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the CL80 versus the GX-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and GX-20.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL80 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will deliver greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher CL80 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.