Samsung CL80 vs Sony S950

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung CL80 vs Sony S950, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was released 11 months later than the S950 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the CL80 grades against the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 features external 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) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL80 vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CL80 and the S950.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and S950.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung CL80 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer CL80 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.