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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung CL80 and Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both offered by Samsung. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was revealed 11 months later than the SL620 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the CL80 matches up vs the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung SL620

 CL80 SL620 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen size3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung CL80

 SL620 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung SL620

 CL80 SL620 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the CL80 against the SL620.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and SL620.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung CL80 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent CL80 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography info
Samsung SL620 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (160g)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
60
boasts focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography info
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
23
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
Samsung SL620 Vlogging information
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (160g)
24
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung SL620
 Samsung CL80Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung SL620
Also Known as ST5500 PL65
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 4800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 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) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $400 $200