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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A450

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A450 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung CL80 vs Sony A450, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly similar but the CL80 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL80 was released at a similar time to the A450 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the CL80 matches up versus the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony A450

 CL80 A450 
Display size3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung CL80

 A450 CL80 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony A450

 CL80 A450 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the CL80 and the A450.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and A450.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The CL80 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography features
Sony A450 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography information
Sony A450 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (160g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A450 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A450 as a Travel photography camera
60
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography information
Sony A450 Landscape photography information
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sony A450
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (160g)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony A450
 Samsung CL80Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Also called ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 560 grams (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $1,241