Samsung CL80 vs Sony A380
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as ST5500
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Here, we are matching up the Samsung CL80 versus Sony A380, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very similar but the CL80 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CL80 was revealed 5 months later than the A380 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CL80 matches up versus the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony A380
| CL80 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.7" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung CL80
| A380 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony A380
| CL80 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 offers outside measurements 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 A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the CL80 vs the A380.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and A380 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and A380.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The CL80 uses the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field trickier.
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Samsung CL80 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung CL80 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Other name | ST5500 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-24 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 519 grams (1.14 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $400 | $899 |