Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX80
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released March 2016

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Samsung CL80 and Sony HX80, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The CL80 was released 7 years before the HX80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CL80 scores against the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony HX80
CL80 | HX80 | |||
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Screen size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Samsung CL80
HX80 | CL80 | |||
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Released | March 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 75 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony HX80
CL80 | HX80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 enjoys 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 HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Samsung CL80 and Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CL80 vs the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and HX80.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX80 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung CL80 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Also referred to as | ST5500 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2016-03-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 390 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $400 | $368 |