Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1R

Below, we are matching up the Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1R, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The CL80 was unveiled 4 years prior to the RX1R which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the CL80 matches up against the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the CL80 versus the RX1R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and RX1R is 95 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and RX1R.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CL80 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will produce more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.