Samsung CL80 vs Sony A230

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung CL80 and Sony A230, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL80 was revealed 8 months later than the A230 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the CL80 grades vs the A230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Samsung CL80 and Sony A230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the CL80 and the A230.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and A230 is 95 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and A230.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL80 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung CL80 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern CL80 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.