Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX10
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as ST5500
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced September 2013

Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX10 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung CL80 versus Sony QX10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The CL80 was manufactured 4 years prior to the QX10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CL80 scores versus the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony QX10
CL80 | QX10 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3.7") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung CL80
QX10 | CL80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | September 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 44 months |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony QX10
CL80 | QX10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
See the Samsung CL80 versus Sony QX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the CL80 vs the QX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and QX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and QX10.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX10 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older CL80 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Also called as | ST5500 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2013-09-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.7 inches | - |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | None |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 105 grams (0.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 220 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $400 | $250 |