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Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
Sony RX100 VI
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony RX100 VI

 CL80 RX100 VI 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung CL80

 RX100 VI CL80 
ReleasedJune 2018January 2010More modern by 102 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony RX100 VI

 CL80 RX100 VI 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and RX100 VI is 95 and 88 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography information
Sony RX100 VI Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (160 grams)
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography info
60
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than others in class (301g)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Landscape photography camera
37
big screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
65
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VI
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (160g)
77
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
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