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Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX1R
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The CL80 was released 6 years prior to the RX1R II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CL80 scores vs the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony RX1R II

 CL80 RX1R II 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung CL80

 RX1R II CL80 
ReleasedOctober 2015January 2010Fresher by 70 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony RX1R II

 CL80 RX1R II 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the CL80 and the RX1R II.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and RX1R II is 95 and 78 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and RX1R II.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL80 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R II will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 28MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older CL80 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
excellent megapixels (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography features
Sony RX1R II Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (160g)
73
tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography features
Sony RX1R II Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
63
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL80
Travel photography with Sony RX1R II
60
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (160 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (220 per charge)
heavier than others (507g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R II
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
excellent megapixels (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sony RX1R II
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (160 grams)
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (507g)
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony RX1R II
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Also Known as ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2015-10-13
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4334 x 3256 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 4800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.0
Macro focus range 5cm 14cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 507 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3204
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $400 $3,300