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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL200, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Samsung. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was revealed 6 months earlier than the PL200 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CL80 scores vs the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung PL200

 CL80 PL200 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung CL80

 PL200 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung PL200

 CL80 PL200 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 comes with exterior measurements 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 PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the CL80 and the PL200.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and PL200.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography information
Samsung PL200 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (160 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography features
Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
60
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography info
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (160 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung PL200
 Samsung CL80Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung PL200
Also called as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-07-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 170 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-11A BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $0