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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was manufactured 13 months after the TL100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the CL80 grades against the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung TL100

 CL80 TL100 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen size3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung CL80

 TL100 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung TL100

 CL80 TL100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the CL80 vs the TL100.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and TL100.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung CL80 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern CL80 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography details
Samsung TL100 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
60
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
48
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography features
37
big screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
Samsung TL100 Vlogging details
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (160g)
26
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (219 grams)
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung TL100
 Samsung CL80Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung TL100
Also called as ST5500 ST50
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.35 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $22