Samsung CL80 vs Sony RX1R II

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

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.

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

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.