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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W330 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung CL80 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was released around the same time to the W330 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CL80 matches up versus the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W330

 CL80 W330 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung CL80

 W330 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W330

 CL80 W330 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 offers outside 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) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL80 and Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the CL80 against the W330.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and W330.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Sony W330
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Sony W330
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
Sony W330 Travel photography info
60
features touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
Sony W330 Landscape photography factors
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony W330
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Alternate name ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $400 $170