Samsung CL80 vs Sony QX30

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung CL80 and Sony QX30, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was introduced 5 years before the QX30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CL80 grades vs the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has physical measurements 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 QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the CL80 vs the QX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and QX30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and QX30.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX30 to result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older CL80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.