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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as ST5500
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") use different sensor sizing.

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The CL80 was introduced 12 months before the ST30 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CL80 grades against the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung ST30

 CL80 ST30 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung CL80

 ST30 CL80 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST30

 CL80 ST30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the CL80 versus the ST30.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and ST30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL80 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung CL80 will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
Samsung ST30 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (160g)
54
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Samsung ST30
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Travel photography camera
60
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
31
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
29
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST30
 Samsung CL80Samsung ST30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL80 Samsung ST30
Otherwise known as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 4800 -
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 87 grams (0.19 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $400 $55