Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ15W
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36 Features
30 Overall
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90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.7" |  | 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 resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung HZ15W
| CL80 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Samsung CL80 | Samsung 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 |