Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R III

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung CL80 and Sony A7R III, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The CL80 was manufactured 8 years prior to the A7R III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CL80 grades against the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 has physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung CL80 and Sony A7R III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CL80 vs the A7R III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and A7R III is 95 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and A7R III.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL80 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R III will result in greater detail due to its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be behind in sensor technology.