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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Samsung NX300
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX500, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL80 was manufactured 6 years before the NX500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CL80 matches up against the NX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung NX500

 CL80 NX500 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung CL80

 NX500 CL80 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung NX500

 CL80 NX500 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the CL80 versus the NX500.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and NX500 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and NX500.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL80 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX500 will offer you more detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (160g)
81
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX500 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
Samsung NX500 Travel photography details
60
provides focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (160 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
78
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography advice
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
Samsung NX500 Vlogging information
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (160g)
34
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung NX500
 Samsung CL80Samsung NX500
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung NX500
Otherwise known as ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2015-02-06
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14MP 28MP
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 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 4800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG H.265
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 287g (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life - 370 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $800