Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX1

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung CL80 and Sony QX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The CL80 was revealed 5 years before the QX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CL80 matches up against the QX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the CL80 compared to the QX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and QX1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and QX1.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL80 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony QX1 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older CL80 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.