Samsung CL80 vs Sony H70

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung CL80 and Sony H70, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the H70 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the CL80 scores versus the H70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung CL80 and Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the CL80 vs the H70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and H70.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H70 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older CL80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.