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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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
  • Other Name is ST5500
Samsung ST90
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung CL80 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was brought out 12 months before the ST90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the CL80 matches up vs the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung ST90

 CL80 ST90 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung CL80

 ST90 CL80 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST90

 CL80 ST90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Samsung CL80 versus Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the CL80 vs the ST90.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and ST90.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged CL80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (160g)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Samsung ST90
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
Samsung ST90 Travel photography details
60
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (160g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography advice
37
big screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
Samsung ST90 Vlogging information
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (160 grams)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung ST90
 Samsung CL80Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung ST90
Also called ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 -
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes 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
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) -
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 All around 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
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $150