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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was revealed 8 months after the HZ10W so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CL80 scores against the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung HZ10W

 CL80 HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 8 months
Screen dimension3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung CL80

 HZ10W CL80 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung HZ10W

 CL80 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 has physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the CL80 versus the HZ10W.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and HZ10W.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung CL80 to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher CL80 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (160 grams)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
60
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (160 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (249g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
37
screen larger than average (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average (160g)
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than others (249g)
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung HZ10W
 Samsung CL80Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung HZ10W
Also called as ST5500 WB500
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-05-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.35 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $300