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Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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 referred to as ST5500
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung CL80 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have different sensor dimensions.

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The CL80 was revealed very close to the TX7 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the CL80 grades against the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony TX7

 CL80 TX7 
Display dimensions3.7"3.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung CL80

 TX7 CL80 
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony TX7

 CL80 TX7 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 offers exterior measurements 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 TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the CL80 and the TX7.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and TX7.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL80 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung CL80 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX7 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography highlights
Sony TX7 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (160g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
Sony TX7 Travel photography information
60
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (160g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
59
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX7 Landscape photography factors
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
36
really wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX7 Vlogging highlights
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (160g)
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony TX7
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Other name ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4334 x 3256 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $400 $300