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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was brought out 6 months later than the SL720 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the CL80 grades against the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung SL720

 CL80 SL720 
Display size3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung CL80

 SL720 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung SL720

 CL80 SL720 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the CL80 versus the SL720.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and SL720.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung CL80 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography information
Samsung SL720 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
Samsung SL720 Travel photography features
60
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography highlights
37
big screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung SL720
 Samsung CL80Samsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung SL720
Also called as ST5500 PL70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-07-14
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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 4800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
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 All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $119