Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL30
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36 Features
30 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is ST5500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Also Known as ES15
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On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung CL80 and Samsung SL30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CL80 was launched 11 months later than the SL30 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the CL80 scores against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL80 & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung SL30
| CL80 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung CL80
| SL30 | CL80 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung SL30
| CL80 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 has outer 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 SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the CL80 versus the SL30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and SL30.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung CL80 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern CL80 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Samsung CL80 | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model type | Samsung CL80 | Samsung SL30 |
| Alternative name | ST5500 | ES15 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 4800 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Max 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 size | 3.7" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 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 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $400 | $93 |