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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Other Name is ST5500
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was launched within a month of the ST80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CL80 scores vs the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung ST80

 CL80 ST80 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung CL80

 ST80 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST80

 CL80 ST80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 offers outer 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) while the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the CL80 and the ST80.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and ST80.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography advice
Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography features
Samsung ST80 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
60
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
features touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography highlights
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
39
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST80 Vlogging highlights
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (160g)
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST80
 Samsung CL80Samsung ST80
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung ST80
Alternate name ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 4800 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $249