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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W530

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W530 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung CL80 vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CL80 was manufactured 12 months prior to the W530 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CL80 scores versus the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W530

 CL80 W530 
Display dimension3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung CL80

 W530 CL80 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W530

 CL80 W530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Samsung CL80 vs Sony W530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the CL80 versus the W530.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older CL80 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography features
Sony W530 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
Sony W530 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
Sony W530 Travel photography information
60
has touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography details
Sony W530 Landscape photography details
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging highlights
Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony W530
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Also called ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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
Maximum resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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 Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $269