Samsung CL80 vs Sony NEX-7

Below, we are comparing the Samsung CL80 and Sony NEX-7, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The CL80 was announced 23 months before the NEX-7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the CL80 matches up versus the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 offers physical 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-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL80 and Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the CL80 versus the NEX-7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and NEX-7 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and NEX-7.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CL80 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-7 will render extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older CL80 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.