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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(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
Sony W370
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W370

 CL80 W370 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung CL80

 W370 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W370

 CL80 W370 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
60
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (160g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
37
bigger than average screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (160g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony W370
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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