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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung CL80 vs Sony W220, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was unveiled 13 months later than the W220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CL80 grades vs the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W220

 CL80 W220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung CL80

 W220 CL80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W220

 CL80 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL80 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the CL80 vs the W220.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and W220.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung CL80 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern CL80 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Sony W220
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
60
has focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
37
big screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sony W220
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony W220
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also called ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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