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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A7R
  • Later Model is Sony A7R III
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R II Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL80 was released 6 years prior to the A7R II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CL80 scores versus the A7R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony A7R II

 CL80 A7R II 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung CL80

 A7R II CL80 
ReleasedJune 2015January 2010More modern by 66 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony A7R II

 CL80 A7R II 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 provides external dimensions 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 Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the CL80 versus the A7R II.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and A7R II is 95 and 68 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and A7R II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL80 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R II will produce more detail as a result of its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R II Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
85
you can focus manually
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Sony A7R II
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (160g)
81
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography advice
Sony A7R II Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
Sony A7R II Travel photography information
60
includes focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (160g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
environment sealing
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
low battery pack (290 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
Sony A7R II Landscape photography features
37
very good size screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery pack (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
Sony A7R II Vlogging information
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (160 grams)
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony A7R II
 Samsung CL80Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Alpha A7R II
Also Known as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2015-06-10
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 7974 x 5316
Highest native ISO 4800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 399
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $400 $2,913