Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S II

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung CL80 and Sony A7S II, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is fairly well matched but the CL80 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL80 was brought out 6 years earlier than the A7S II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the CL80 grades versus the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL80 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL80 and Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the CL80 vs the A7S II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and A7S II is 95 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and A7S II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL80 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung CL80 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older CL80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.