Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX100V
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand 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 Known as ST5500
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX100V Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CL80 grades vs the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony TX100V
| CL80 | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.7" |  | 3.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung CL80
| TX100V | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony TX100V
| CL80 | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the CL80 against the TX100V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and TX100V.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX100V to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Samsung CL80 Street photography features
Sony TX100V Street photography features
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Samsung CL80 Sports photography factors
Sony TX100V Sports photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
Sony TX100V Travel photography info
supports focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
includes touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX100V Landscape photography factors
big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
| Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
| Alternate name | ST5500 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 feature | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $400 | $380 |
