Samsung CL80 vs Sony S930
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94 Imaging
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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
- Additionally referred to as ST5500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009
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Let's look more in depth at the Samsung CL80 and Sony S930, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe CL80 was introduced 13 months after the S930 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CL80 matches up vs the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony S930
| CL80 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
| Display size | 3.7" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+1.3") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung CL80
| S930 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony S930
| CL80 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the CL80 vs the S930.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and S930.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung CL80 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern CL80 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
| Alternate name | ST5500 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.9-5.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.7" | 2.4" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 112k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 1/8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | SLB-11A | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $400 | $219 |