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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung CL80 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CL80 was manufactured at a similar time to the W320 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the CL80 matches up vs the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W320

 CL80 W320 
Display dimension3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung CL80

 W320 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W320

 CL80 W320 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 has got 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 W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung CL80 versus Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the CL80 versus the W320.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and W320.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography info
Sony W320 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Sony W320
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
60
features touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (160g)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony W320
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Alternative name ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $269