Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-20
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Samsung GX-10
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung GX-20
CL80 | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2008 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.7" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung CL80
GX-20 | CL80 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung GX-20
CL80 | GX-20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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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 |