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Samsung CL80 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony T900 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung CL80 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was manufactured 11 months later than the T900 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the CL80 scores vs the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony T900

 CL80 T900 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen dimension3.7"3.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung CL80

 T900 CL80 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony T900

 CL80 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CL80 versus the T900.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and T900.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung CL80 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher CL80 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography information
Sony T900 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography info
Sony T900 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
60
provides touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
37
very good size screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
focusing manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (160g)
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony T900
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also Known as ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Card slots One One
Price at release $400 $300