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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand 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 HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung CL80 versus Samsung HZ50W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was unveiled 3 months prior to the HZ50W and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CL80 grades versus the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung HZ50W

 CL80 HZ50W 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung CL80

 HZ50W CL80 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung HZ50W

 CL80 HZ50W 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 provides exterior 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 HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the CL80 vs the HZ50W.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and HZ50W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and HZ50W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography features
Samsung HZ50W Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (160g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL80
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
60
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen larger than average (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (160g)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung HZ50W
 Samsung CL80Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL80 Samsung HZ50W
Other name ST5500 WB5500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-05-03
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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) 426g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $250