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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung CL80 versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was revealed 12 months before the PL170 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CL80 grades vs the PL170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung PL170

 CL80 PL170 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Samsung CL80

 PL170 CL80 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung PL170

 CL80 PL170 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has got exterior dimensions 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 PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the CL80 against the PL170.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and PL170.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung PL170 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older CL80 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (160g)
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
Samsung PL170 Travel photography information
60
includes focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography factors
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
39
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL170 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (160 grams)
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung PL170
 Samsung CL80Samsung PL170
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL80 Samsung PL170
Also called ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) -
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $175