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Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(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
Sony TX55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony TX55

 CL80 TX55 
Display dimensions3.7"3.3"Larger display (+0.4")

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung CL80

 TX55 CL80 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony TX55

 CL80 TX55 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX55 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Sony TX55
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Sony TX55
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL80
Travel photography with Sony TX55
60
offers touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
great battery life (250 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX55 Landscape photography factors
37
screen larger than average (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging factors
Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
34
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony TX55
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
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