Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as ST5500
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Released June 2018
- Old Model is Sony RX100 V
- Updated by Sony RX100 VII
Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung CL80 versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") provide different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe CL80 was revealed 9 years before the RX100 VI which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CL80 matches up vs the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony RX100 VI
CL80 | RX100 VI | |||
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Screen size | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung CL80
RX100 VI | CL80 | |||
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Released | June 2018 | January 2010 | More modern by 102 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony RX100 VI
CL80 | RX100 VI | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 has got 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) while the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung CL80 versus Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the CL80 versus the RX100 VI.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and RX100 VI is 95 and 88 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and RX100 VI.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL80 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VI will give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Alternate name | ST5500 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2018-06-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 pounds) | 301 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 240 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $400 | $1,198 |