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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W380 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung CL80 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was announced within a month of the W380 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the CL80 scores against the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W380

 CL80 W380 
Screen sizing3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung CL80

 W380 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W380

 CL80 W380 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the CL80 against the W380.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and W380.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography info
Sony W380 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (160 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography info
Sony W380 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
Sony W380 Travel photography features
60
includes touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
Sony W380 Landscape photography features
37
big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (160g)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony W380
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Other name ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.80 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $44