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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A580

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A580 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A100
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A580 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung CL80 versus Sony A580, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the A580 (16MP) is fairly close but the CL80 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL80 was introduced 16 months prior to the A580 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CL80 matches up vs the A580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony A580

 CL80 A580 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Samsung CL80

 A580 CL80 
LaunchedMay 2011January 2010More recent by 16 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony A580

 CL80 A580 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the CL80 compared to the A580.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A580 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and A580 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and A580.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CL80 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A580 will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older CL80 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Sony A580
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Sony A580 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography features
Sony A580 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A580 as a Travel photography camera
60
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
good battery life (1,050 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A580 Landscape photography highlights
37
bigger than average screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (1,050 shots)
2 card slots
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sony A580
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony A580
 Samsung CL80Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Also called ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-05-26
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 4800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.35 pounds) 599 gr (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1121
Other
Battery life - 1050 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Two
Retail cost $400 $848