Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung CL80 and Sony RX100 IV, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The CL80 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CL80 matches up versus the RX100 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung CL80 and Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the CL80 versus the RX100 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and RX100 IV is 95 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL80 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older CL80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.