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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX2000
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX3000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The CL80 was released 5 years before the NX3000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CL80 grades versus the NX3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung NX3000

 CL80 NX3000 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung CL80

 NX3000 CL80 
RevealedMay 2014January 2010More modern by 53 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung NX3000

 CL80 NX3000 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 features outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the CL80 versus the NX3000.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and NX3000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and NX3000.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL80 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Samsung NX3000
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (230 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography info
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
60
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (230 grams)
good MP (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
37
very good size screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging information
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
34
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (230g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung NX3000
 Samsung CL80Samsung NX3000
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL80 Samsung NX3000
Other name ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2014-05-26
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 25600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $897