Samsung CL80 vs Sony H55
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as ST5500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H55 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Samsung CL80 and Sony H55, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The CL80 was manufactured 5 months before the H55 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the CL80 scores versus the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony H55
CL80 | H55 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung CL80
H55 | CL80 |
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Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony H55
CL80 | H55 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Samsung CL80 and Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the CL80 vs the H55.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and H55.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Other name | ST5500 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 200g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $400 | $235 |