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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung CL80 versus Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Samsung. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was unveiled 12 months before the ST700 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the CL80 grades versus the ST700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung ST700

 CL80 ST700 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung CL80

 ST700 CL80 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST700

 CL80 ST700 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 features external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the CL80 versus the ST700.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and ST700 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and ST700.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST700 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older CL80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography info
Samsung ST700 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (160g)
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Samsung ST700
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST700 Travel photography factors
60
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography features
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST700 as a Vlogging camera
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (160g)
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST700
 Samsung CL80Samsung ST700
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung ST700
Otherwise known as ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 -
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) -
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $400 $280