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Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX10 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung CL80 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was launched 19 months prior to the TX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CL80 matches up versus the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony TX10

 CL80 TX10 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung CL80

 TX10 CL80 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony TX10

 CL80 TX10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL80 versus Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the CL80 compared to the TX10.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and TX10.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TX10 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX10 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography features
Sony TX10 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Sony TX10
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL80
Travel photography with Sony TX10
60
supports touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
37
big screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging advice
Sony TX10 Vlogging advice
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (160g)
34
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony TX10
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Also referred to as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $309