Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL500

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The CL80 was brought out 6 months before the TL500 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the CL80 scores against the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the CL80 versus the TL500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and TL500.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL80 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung CL80 will offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.