Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7S III

Here, we are matching up the Samsung CL80 versus Sony A7S III, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is fairly comparable but the CL80 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The CL80 was manufactured 11 years prior to the A7S III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the CL80 grades vs the A7S III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL80 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 features external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL80 versus Sony A7S III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the CL80 and the A7S III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and A7S III is 95 and 61 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and A7S III.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL80 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung CL80 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.