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Samsung CL80 vs Sony S950

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(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
  • Also referred to as ST5500
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony S950 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony S950

 CL80 S950 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display dimensions3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung CL80

 S950 CL80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony S950

 CL80 S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S950 size comparison

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

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
Sony S950 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography details
Sony S950 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography features
Sony S950 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL80
Travel photography with Sony S950
60
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography advice
Sony S950 Landscape photography advice
37
bigger than average screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
Sony S950 Vlogging details
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony S950
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Otherwise known as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $130