Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX100 VI

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.

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.

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.

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.