Samsung CL80 vs Sony W370
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W370 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
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is ST5500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
Samsung CL80 vs Sony W370 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung CL80 and Sony W370, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe CL80 was manufactured within a month of the W370 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the CL80 scores versus the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony W370 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W370
CL80 | W370 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung CL80
W370 | CL80 |
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Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W370
CL80 | W370 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Samsung CL80 and Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the CL80 and the W370.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and W370.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Otherwise known as | ST5500 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
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 sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $400 | $230 |