Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX100

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung CL80 and Sony QX100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL80 was introduced 4 years earlier than the QX100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the CL80 matches up vs the QX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL80 and Sony QX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the CL80 compared to the QX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and QX100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL80 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony QX100 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be behind in sensor tech.