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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W350 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
  • Also Known as ST5500
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W350 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung CL80 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was introduced at a similar time to the W350 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the CL80 grades vs the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W350

 CL80 W350 
Display size3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung CL80

 W350 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W350

 CL80 W350 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the CL80 against the W350.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and W350.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
Sony W350 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography details
Sony W350 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Sony W350
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
Sony W350 Travel photography highlights
60
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging features
Sony W350 Vlogging features
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony W350
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Otherwise known as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.80 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $200