Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL202
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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94 Imaging
32 Features
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand 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
- Alternative Name is ST5500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL50

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Samsung CL80 versus Samsung SL202, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The CL80 was brought out 11 months later than the SL202 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the CL80 grades vs the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung SL202
CL80 | SL202 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Screen sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung CL80
SL202 | CL80 |
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Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung SL202
CL80 | SL202 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Samsung CL80 versus Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the CL80 and the SL202.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and SL202.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung CL80 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer CL80 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung CL80 | Samsung SL202 |
Also called as | ST5500 | PL50 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
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 | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $140 |