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Samsung CL80 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(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
Sony H55
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony H55

 CL80 H55 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung CL80

 H55 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony H55

 CL80 H55 
LaunchedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H55 size comparison

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

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
Sony H55 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography advice
Sony H55 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
Sony H55 Travel photography features
60
has focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good size screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sony H55
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160g)
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony H55
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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