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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A700

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Released December 2007
  • Older Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Successor is Sony A77
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A700 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung CL80 vs Sony A700, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the CL80 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The CL80 was revealed 2 years later than the A700 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CL80 scores vs the A700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony A700

 CL80 A700 
ReleasedJanuary 2010December 2007Fresher by 25 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung CL80

 A700 CL80 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony A700

 CL80 A700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the CL80 versus the A700.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and A700 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and A700.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL80 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung CL80 will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger CL80 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
Sony A700 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
Sony A700 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
Sony A700 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
Sony A700 Travel photography features
60
has touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (160g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
Sony A700 Landscape photography info
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
no liveview
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sony A700
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
9
no video recording
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony A700
 Samsung CL80Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Also called as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-01-06 2007-12-19
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 4800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video 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 lbs) 768 grams (1.69 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail price $400 $1,000