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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A200

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Updated by Sony A230
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A200 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung CL80 and Sony A200, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The CL80 was manufactured 18 months later than the A200 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the CL80 scores versus the A200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony A200

 CL80 A200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2008Fresher by 18 months
Display size3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung CL80

 A200 CL80 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony A200

 CL80 A200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung CL80 and Sony A200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CL80 compared to the A200.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and A200 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and A200.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL80 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung CL80 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger CL80 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
Sony A200 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (160 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
Sony A200 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
Sony A200 Travel photography details
60
offers touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (160 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
46
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
Sony A200 Landscape photography factors
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (160g)
9
can't record video
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony A200
 Samsung CL80Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Alternate name ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2008-07-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 572 grams (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $100