Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB30F

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung CL80 and Samsung WB30F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was revealed 4 years before the WB30F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CL80 scores against the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has exterior 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 WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the CL80 compared to the WB30F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and WB30F.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older CL80 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.