Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX mini

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung CL80 versus Samsung NX mini, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The CL80 was announced 5 years earlier than the NX mini which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CL80 scores versus the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the CL80 versus the NX mini.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and NX mini is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and NX mini.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL80 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX mini will offer you greater detail with its extra 6.5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be behind in sensor tech.