Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony HX5
CL80 | HX5 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung CL80
HX5 | CL80 |
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Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony HX5
CL80 | HX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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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 |