Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7

Below, we are comparing the Samsung CL80 versus Sony A7, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The CL80 was introduced 5 years before the A7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CL80 matches up versus the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL80 & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the CL80 versus the A7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and A7 is 95 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and A7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CL80 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 will resolve extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older CL80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.