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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5500
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung CL80 versus Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was introduced 12 months prior to the PL210 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CL80 grades vs the PL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung PL210

 CL80 PL210 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung CL80

 PL210 CL80 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung PL210

 CL80 PL210 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the CL80 compared to the PL210.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and PL210.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged CL80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography features
Samsung PL210 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (160g)
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography information
Samsung PL210 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL80
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
60
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
37
bigger than average screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (160g)
27
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung PL210
 Samsung CL80Samsung PL210
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung PL210
Also Known as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 4800 -
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) -
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $200