Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX300

Lets look closer at the Samsung CL80 and Samsung NX300, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL80 was released 4 years before the NX300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CL80 grades versus the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 comes with 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 NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL80 and Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CL80 vs the NX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and NX300 is 95 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and NX300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL80 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be behind in sensor innovation.