Samsung CL80 vs Sony G3
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as ST5500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
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The following is a extended overview of the Samsung CL80 and Sony G3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe CL80 was introduced 13 months after the G3 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the CL80 scores versus the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony G3
| CL80 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
| Display size | 3.7" |  | 3.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung CL80
| G3 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony G3
| CL80 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the CL80 vs the G3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and G3.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung CL80 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent CL80 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Also referred to as | ST5500 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | SLB-11A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $400 | $200 |
