Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX20

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung CL80 and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was announced 3 years earlier than the TX20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CL80 matches up vs the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 has outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the CL80 against the TX20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and TX20.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TX20 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.