Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-5
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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
- Alternative Name is ST5500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5N
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In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very close but the CL80 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe CL80 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the NEX-5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the CL80 matches up against the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony NEX-5
| CL80 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.7" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Samsung CL80
| NEX-5 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony NEX-5
| CL80 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 features external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the CL80 versus the NEX-5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and NEX-5 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and NEX-5.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The CL80 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF tougher.
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Samsung CL80 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung CL80 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Otherwise known as | ST5500 | - |
| Category | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 4800 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) | 287 grams (0.63 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 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 |
| Launch price | $400 | $599 |