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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung GX-20

 CL80 GX-20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2008Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung CL80

 GX-20 CL80 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung GX-20

 CL80 GX-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography details
Samsung GX-20 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL80
Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
60
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
63
environment proofing
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
37
big screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung GX-20
 Samsung CL80Samsung GX-20
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung GX-20
Also referred to as ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2008-01-24
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4334 x 3256 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $850