Samsung CL80 vs Sony H50

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung CL80 and Sony H50, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was introduced 12 months later than the H50 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the CL80 matches up vs the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Samsung CL80 and Sony H50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CL80 versus the H50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and H50.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung CL80 to show greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher CL80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.