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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
Samsung HZ35W
(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 June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Samsung. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was announced 5 months prior to the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CL80 scores against the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung HZ35W

 CL80 HZ35W 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung CL80

 HZ35W CL80 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung HZ35W

 CL80 HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 provides physical dimensions 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 HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the CL80 compared to the HZ35W.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and HZ35W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung CL80 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
60
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160g)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung HZ35W
 Samsung CL80Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as ST5500 WB650
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical 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 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $300