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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung CL80 and Sony HX50V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was released 4 years prior to the HX50V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CL80 matches up versus the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony HX50V

 CL80 HX50V 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung CL80

 HX50V CL80 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2010Fresher by 40 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony HX50V

 CL80 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 comes with 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) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL80 and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the CL80 and the HX50V.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and HX50V.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older CL80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX50V Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Sony HX50V
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (160g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (272g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography factors
Sony HX50V Travel photography factors
60
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
37
big screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (272g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony HX50V
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also referred to as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-04-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 272g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $400 $439