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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1000
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
Photography Glossary

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung NX1100

 CL80 NX1100 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung CL80

 NX1100 CL80 
RevealedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 39 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung NX1100

 CL80 NX1100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

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

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL80
Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
60
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (222g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
37
bigger than average screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging info
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
34
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung NX1100
 Samsung CL80Samsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung NX1100
Also referred to as ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2013-04-11
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 4800 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $400 $600