Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX10V

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.