Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX50V

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.