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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB210, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was unveiled 18 months prior to the WB210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CL80 grades vs the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung WB210

 CL80 WB210 
Display dimension3.7"3.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung CL80

 WB210 CL80 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung WB210

 CL80 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 provides external 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) whilst the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the CL80 against the WB210.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and WB210.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older CL80 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (160g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography features
Samsung WB210 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
60
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
37
bigger than average screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (160g)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung CL80Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung WB210
Also Known as ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 4800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $279