Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST65

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST65. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.