Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX30V

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung CL80 and Sony HX30V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX30V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the CL80 scores vs the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL80 and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the CL80 against the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and HX30V.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX30V to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older CL80 will be behind in sensor innovation.