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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST150F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was unveiled 4 years before the ST150F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CL80 matches up versus the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung ST150F

 CL80 ST150F 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung CL80

 ST150F CL80 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST150F

 CL80 ST150F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the CL80 vs the ST150F.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and ST150F.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (160g)
56
lighter than others (114g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography information
Samsung ST150F Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
Samsung ST150F Travel photography information
60
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (160g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (114g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (160g)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung CL80Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung ST150F
Also called ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 160g (0.35 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $300