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Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Announced March 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Successor is Sony RX10 IV
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

The following is a complete review of the Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX10 III, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The CL80 was manufactured 7 years before the RX10 III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the CL80 grades against the RX10 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony RX10 III

 CL80 RX10 III 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Samsung CL80

 RX10 III CL80 
AnnouncedMarch 2016January 2010Newer by 75 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony RX10 III

 CL80 RX10 III 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 features physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CL80 against the RX10 III.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and RX10 III is 95 and 53 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and RX10 III.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CL80 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX10 III will show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 III
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Sony RX10 III
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
environment proof
more heavy than competitors in class (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
70
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (420 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Travel photography camera
60
has focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
good battery (420 CIPA)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (1,051 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography features
37
big screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
63
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
environment proof
good battery (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX10 III Vlogging highlights
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (160g)
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (1,051g)
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony RX10 III
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Also referred to as ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2016-03-29
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4334 x 3256 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 4800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 1051 grams (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 472
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $400 $1,398