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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A6000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Replacement is Sony A6300
Photography Glossary

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung CL80 vs Sony A6000, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL80 was launched 5 years earlier than the A6000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the CL80 grades versus the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony A6000

 CL80 A6000 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung CL80

 A6000 CL80 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2010Fresher by 52 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony A6000

 CL80 A6000 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL80 vs Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the CL80 vs the A6000.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and A6000 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and A6000.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL80 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6000 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older CL80 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Sony A6000
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography advice
Sony A6000 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (160g)
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (344 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography info
Sony A6000 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
Sony A6000 Travel photography information
60
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than average (344g)
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
Landscape photography with Sony A6000
37
bigger than average screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging info
Sony A6000 Vlogging info
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
33
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (344 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony A6000
 Samsung CL80Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Alpha a6000
Also Known as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2014-04-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4334 x 3256 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 4800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 344g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $548