Samsung CL80 vs Sony W290
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is ST5500
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary Samsung CL80 vs Sony W290 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung CL80 and Sony W290, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CL80 was manufactured 11 months later than the W290 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CL80 grades versus the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W290
| CL80 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
| Display size | 3.7" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung CL80
| W290 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W290
| CL80 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung CL80 and Sony W290 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the CL80 compared to the W290.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and W290.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung CL80 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent CL80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Otherwise known as | ST5500 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| 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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $400 | $230 |