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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(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
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung CL80 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was released 6 months prior to the HZ25W and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CL80 scores vs the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung HZ25W

 CL80 HZ25W 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung CL80

 HZ25W CL80 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung HZ25W

 CL80 HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung CL80 versus Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the CL80 versus the HZ25W.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and HZ25W.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung CL80 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
manual focus
supports RAW files
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (160g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
60
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (160g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
37
very good size screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (160 grams)
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung HZ25W
 Samsung CL80Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung HZ25W
Alternate name ST5500 WB5000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-07-06
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $350