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Samsung CL80 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as ST5500
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung CL80 and Sony H90, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the H90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CL80 matches up against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony H90

 CL80 H90 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung CL80

 H90 CL80 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony H90

 CL80 H90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the CL80 vs the H90.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and H90.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Sony H90
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
60
offers touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (222g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
37
big screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony H90
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also referred to as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 290 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $230