Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 III

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 III, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL80 was unveiled 5 years before the RX100 III which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CL80 matches up versus the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 has physical 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 RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CL80 vs the RX100 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and RX100 III is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and RX100 III.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL80 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 III will give you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be behind in sensor tech.