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Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-C3
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively close but the CL80 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The CL80 was introduced 5 months earlier than the NEX-3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the CL80 grades versus the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony NEX-3

 CL80 NEX-3 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Samsung CL80

 NEX-3 CL80 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony NEX-3

 CL80 NEX-3 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 has outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CL80 versus the NEX-3.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and NEX-3 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and NEX-3.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The CL80 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography details
Sony NEX-3 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (160g)
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-3 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography details
60
has touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging details
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (160 grams)
27
features face detection focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony NEX-3
 Samsung CL80Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Otherwise known as ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-06-07
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 4800 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 297g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 830
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $0