Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is ST5500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe CL80 was announced 18 months before the TX55 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the CL80 matches up versus the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony TX55
CL80 | TX55 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.7" | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.4") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung CL80
TX55 | CL80 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony TX55
CL80 | TX55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the CL80 versus the TX55.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and TX55.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Alternative name | ST5500 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 109 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 life | - | 250 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $400 | $350 |