Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX1100

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung CL80 and Samsung NX1100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL80 was introduced 4 years before the NX1100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the CL80 grades versus the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the CL80 vs the NX1100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and NX1100 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and NX1100.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL80 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.