Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX10V
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX10V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012
- Replacement is Sony HX20V
Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung CL80 and Sony HX10V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe CL80 was launched 3 years before the HX10V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the CL80 scores vs the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony HX10V
CL80 | HX10V | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung CL80
HX10V | CL80 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony HX10V
CL80 | HX10V | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Samsung CL80 and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the CL80 and the HX10V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and HX10V.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older CL80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Alternate name | ST5500 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 234 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Physical 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 | - | 320 photographs |
Battery style | - | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $400 | $616 |