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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was announced around the same time to the ST100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CL80 grades against the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung ST100

 CL80 ST100 
Screen size3.7"3.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung CL80

 ST100 CL80 
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST100

 CL80 ST100 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the CL80 against the ST100.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and ST100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
Samsung ST100 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL80
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
60
provides focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (155g)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography info
37
bigger than average screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (160g)
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (155g)
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST100
 Samsung CL80Samsung ST100
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung ST100
Alternative name ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $400 $250