Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX200V

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX200V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CL80 was manufactured 3 years prior to the HX200V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CL80 grades versus the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 provides 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 HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the CL80 compared to the HX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and HX200V.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.