Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB850F

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung CL80 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was unveiled 24 months before the WB850F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the CL80 matches up versus the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Samsung CL80 versus Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the CL80 against the WB850F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and WB850F.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older CL80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.