Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung CL80 and Sony RX1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The CL80 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the RX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the CL80 matches up vs the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung CL80 and Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the CL80 and the RX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and RX1 is 95 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and RX1.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CL80 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will render extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be behind in sensor innovation.