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Samsung CL80 vs Sony H400

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony H400 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung CL80 vs Sony H400, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was brought out 5 years before the H400 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the CL80 scores against the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony H400

 CL80 H400 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung CL80

 H400 CL80 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony H400

 CL80 H400 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL80 vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CL80 compared to the H400.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and H400 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and H400.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony H400 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Sony H400
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography highlights
Sony H400 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (160g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
60
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (628 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
Sony H400 Vlogging information
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (160 grams)
26
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
does have external microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competitors (628 grams)
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony H400
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Alternative name ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 160 grams (0.35 lb) 628 grams (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 life - 300 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $268