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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX350

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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
  • Other Name is ST5500
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX350, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was introduced 8 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CL80 grades versus the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony HX350

 CL80 HX350 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung CL80

 HX350 CL80 
IntroducedDecember 2016January 2010Newer by 84 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony HX350

 CL80 HX350 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CL80 compared to the HX350.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and HX350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and HX350.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX350 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
Sony HX350 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (160 grams)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography advice
Sony HX350 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
Sony HX350 Travel photography advice
60
features focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (652g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography details
Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
37
big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (160 grams)
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (652g)
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony HX350
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Otherwise known as ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2016-12-20
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 652g (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 - 300 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 -