Samsung CL80 vs Sony W230

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung CL80 versus Sony W230, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was announced 11 months later than the W230 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the CL80 grades versus the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung CL80 versus Sony W230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the CL80 compared to the W230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and W230.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung CL80 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger CL80 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.