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Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(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
Sony QX10
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony QX10

 CL80 QX10 
Screen dimensions3.7""Bigger screen (+3.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung CL80

 QX10 CL80 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2010More recent by 44 months

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony QX10

 CL80 QX10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

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

Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
Sony QX10 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography advice
Sony QX10 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography factors
Sony QX10 Travel photography factors
60
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (220 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX10 Landscape photography advice
37
very good size screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (220 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony QX10
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
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