Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX10 IV

Below is a extended overview of the Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL80 was unveiled 8 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the CL80 matches up against the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 enjoys outer 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 RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the CL80 and the RX10 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and RX10 IV is 95 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and RX10 IV.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CL80 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older CL80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.