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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Later Model is Sony HX300
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX200V Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony HX200V

 CL80 HX200V 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung CL80

 HX200V CL80 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 28 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony HX200V

 CL80 HX200V 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

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

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX200V Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (160g)
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery (450 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
Sony HX200V Travel photography details
60
supports focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (160g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
good battery (450 shots)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (583 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography details
Sony HX200V Landscape photography details
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good battery (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (160g)
27
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (583g)
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony HX200V
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Alternate name ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-05-11
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 4800 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 583 grams (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $480