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Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung CL80 versus Sony S2100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was unveiled within a month of the S2100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the CL80 grades vs the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony S2100

 CL80 S2100 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung CL80

 S2100 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony S2100

 CL80 S2100 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 has got outer dimensions 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 S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL80 versus Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CL80 against the S2100.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and S2100.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung CL80 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Sony S2100
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
Sony S2100 Travel photography details
60
has focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony S2100
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also Known as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID SLB-11A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $0