Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SH100

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung CL80 and Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was unveiled 12 months prior to the SH100 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CL80 scores against the SH100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 & Samsung SH100. The full galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 provides physical measurements 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 SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Samsung CL80 and Samsung SH100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the CL80 versus the SH100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and SH100 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and SH100.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older CL80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.