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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ30W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CL80 was announced at a similar time to the HZ30W so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CL80 scores versus the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung HZ30W

 CL80 HZ30W 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung CL80

 HZ30W CL80 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung HZ30W

 CL80 HZ30W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 enjoys physical dimensions 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 HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the CL80 versus the HZ30W.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and HZ30W.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung CL80 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (160 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
60
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (160g)
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung HZ30W
 Samsung CL80Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL80 Samsung HZ30W
Also called ST5500 WB600
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-19
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $280