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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both built by Samsung. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was manufactured 12 months prior to the ST65 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CL80 scores versus the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung ST65

 CL80 ST65 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung CL80

 ST65 CL80 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST65

 CL80 ST65 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CL80 vs the ST65.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and ST65 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and ST65.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged CL80 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
Samsung ST65 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Travel photography highlights
60
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (160g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography information
37
big screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging features
Samsung ST65 Vlogging features
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
27
great max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST65
 Samsung CL80Samsung ST65
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL80 Samsung ST65
Also called as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 4800 -
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) -
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $400 $130