Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-5R, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very comparable but the CL80 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The CL80 was unveiled 3 years before the NEX-5R and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the CL80 matches up against the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 enjoys exterior 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 NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the CL80 and the NEX-5R.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and NEX-5R is 95 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and NEX-5R.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL80 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5R will provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older CL80 will be behind in sensor technology.