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Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung CL80 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was announced 6 months before the TX9 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CL80 grades against the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony TX9

 CL80 TX9 
Screen dimension3.7"3.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung CL80

 TX9 CL80 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony TX9

 CL80 TX9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the CL80 compared to the TX9.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and TX9.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung CL80 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography advice
Sony TX9 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX9 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX9 Travel photography highlights
60
includes touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
Sony TX9 Landscape photography info
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
Sony TX9 Vlogging details
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (160g)
32
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony TX9
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Other name ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
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 Overall 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 recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $799