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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(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
Sony A7S
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony A7S

 CL80 A7S 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung CL80

 A7S CL80 
RevealedApril 2014January 2010Newer by 51 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper 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).

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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.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S size comparison

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

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
Sony A7S Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography highlights
Sony A7S Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (160g)
76
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (489 grams)
above average high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Sony A7S
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (360 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography factors
Sony A7S Travel photography factors
60
has focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (160 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
lighter than average in class (489g)
environment sealing
low battery (360 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S Landscape photography factors
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (160 grams)
34
supports face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than average in class (489g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony A7S
 Samsung CL80Sony Alpha A7S
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