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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX210, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The CL80 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the NX210 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CL80 grades vs the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung NX210

 CL80 NX210 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung CL80

 NX210 CL80 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung NX210

 CL80 NX210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the CL80 against the NX210.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and NX210 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and NX210.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL80 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX210 will offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (160 grams)
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography features
Samsung NX210 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
Samsung NX210 Travel photography info
60
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography advice
37
big screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX210 Vlogging advice
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (160g)
34
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung NX210
 Samsung CL80Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung NX210
Other name ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-08-14
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 surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 4800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $400 $625