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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is ST5500
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung CL80 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was released 12 months before the W570 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the CL80 matches up versus the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W570

 CL80 W570 
Display dimension3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung CL80

 W570 CL80 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W570

 CL80 W570 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CL80 versus the W570.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and W570.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W570 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W570 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography information
Sony W570 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
Sony W570 Travel photography advice
60
has focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
Sony W570 Landscape photography features
37
big screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony W570
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also called ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 160g (0.35 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $159