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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(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
Samsung SL202
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung SL202

 CL80 SL202 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen sizing3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung CL80

 SL202 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung SL202

 CL80 SL202 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

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

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
24
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (160g)
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
60
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (160g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
26
decently wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging info
Samsung SL202 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than others (160g)
27
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung SL202
 Samsung CL80Samsung SL202
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