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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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 February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ15W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was revealed 11 months later than the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the CL80 scores against the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung HZ15W

 CL80 HZ15W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung CL80

 HZ15W CL80 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung HZ15W

 CL80 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 has physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the CL80 compared to the HZ15W.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung CL80 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher CL80 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
manual focus
includes face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography details
60
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (249g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
40
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging advice
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung HZ15W
 Samsung CL80Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL80 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as ST5500 WB550
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-02-23
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical 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 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) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $330