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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A3000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony a3500
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung CL80 and Sony A3000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The CL80 was launched 4 years earlier than the A3000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the CL80 matches up versus the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony A3000

 CL80 A3000 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung CL80

 A3000 CL80 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2010Newer by 44 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony A3000

 CL80 A3000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 provides 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) while the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL80 and Sony A3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the CL80 against the A3000.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and A3000 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and A3000.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CL80 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A3000 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography info
Sony A3000 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
60
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
Sony A3000 Travel photography info
60
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
great battery life (470 per charge)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (411 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sony A3000
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
26
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (411 grams)
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony A3000
 Samsung CL80Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Alpha A3000
Also Known as ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-08-27
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 4800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $398