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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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 HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor size.

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The CL80 was released 5 months prior to the HX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CL80 scores vs the HX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony HX5

 CL80 HX5 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung CL80

 HX5 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony HX5

 CL80 HX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CL80 vs the HX5.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and HX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL80 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung CL80 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Sony HX5
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography info
Sony HX5 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (160 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography factors
Sony HX5 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Travel photography camera
60
includes touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (160g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
Sony HX5 Landscape photography features
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sony HX5
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (160 grams)
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony HX5
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Otherwise known as ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $275