Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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60 Features
73 Overall
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Revealed April 2014
- New Model is Sony A7S II

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively close but the CL80 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The CL80 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A7S which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the CL80 matches up against the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 & Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony A7S
CL80 | A7S | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung CL80
A7S | CL80 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 51 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony A7S
CL80 | A7S | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 features external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the CL80 compared to the A7S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and A7S is 95 and 77 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and A7S.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL80 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung CL80 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung CL80 | Sony Alpha A7S |
Also called as | ST5500 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2014-04-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 409600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 489 gr (1.08 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $400 | $1,998 |