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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Samsung CL80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was unveiled 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a serious 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 Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CL80 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 CL80 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung CL80

 Galaxy Camera 4G CL80 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 32 months
Display dimensions4.8"3.7"Larger display (+1.1")

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 CL80 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the CL80 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older CL80 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
60
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than average (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
37
big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
really wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
36
really wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Samsung CL80Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL80 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Also called ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-08-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4334 x 3256 -
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $550