Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R IV
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as ST5500
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Announced July 2019
- Replaced the Sony A7R III
- Updated by Sony A7R V
Photography Glossary Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R IV Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R IV, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe CL80 was introduced 10 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CL80 scores vs the A7R IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL80 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony A7R IV
| CL80 | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.7" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung CL80
| A7R IV | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2019 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 115 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1440k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+1210k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony A7R IV
| CL80 | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Check the Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the CL80 and the A7R IV.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and A7R IV is 95 and 62 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and A7R IV.
All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CL80 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7R IV will give you greater detail using its extra 47MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older CL80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
| Samsung CL80 | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung CL80 | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
| Also referred to as | ST5500 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2019-07-16 |
| Body design | 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 | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 61 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 9504 x 6336 |
| Max native ISO | 4800 | 32000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 102800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 567 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250s |
| 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lb) | 665 gr (1.47 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 99 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3344 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 670 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Storage slots | Single | Dual |
| Retail price | $400 | $3,498 |