Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB250F
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
44 Overall
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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
- Other Name is ST5500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Lets look much closer at the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB250F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe CL80 was launched 4 years prior to the WB250F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the CL80 scores versus the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL80 and Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung WB250F
CL80 | WB250F | |||
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Display sizing | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung CL80
WB250F | CL80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung WB250F
CL80 | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 features physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the CL80 versus the WB250F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and WB250F.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older CL80 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung CL80 | Samsung WB250F |
Also called | ST5500 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-11A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $400 | $250 |