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Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
63

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VA, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL80 was revealed 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly significant 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 RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CL80 matches up versus the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 CL80 RX100 VA 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung CL80

		

		

			
 RX100 VA CL80 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2010More recent by 103 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the CL80 and the RX100 VA.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and RX100 VA is 95 and 89 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and RX100 VA.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CL80 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VA will produce more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older CL80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
28
 resolution is good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
66
 focusing manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
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Street Comparison
 Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus via touch
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than others (160 grams)
86
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography highlights
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
70
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 comes with tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography highlights
60
 provides focus via touch
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others (160 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
 lighter than competitors in class (299g)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography information
37
 bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
66
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery pack (220 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VA
27
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone jack
 more heavy than others (160g)
81
 fairly wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (299g)
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony RX100 VA
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Otherwise known as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2018-07-13
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 4800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 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 - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 299 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $400 $998