Samsung CL80 vs Sony A300

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung CL80 vs Sony A300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and A300 (10MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The CL80 was unveiled 24 months later than the A300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the CL80 scores against the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung CL80 vs Sony A300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the CL80 and the A300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and A300 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and A300.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL80 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung CL80 will deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern CL80 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.