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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W610 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung CL80 versus Sony W610, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was manufactured 24 months before the W610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CL80 matches up vs the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W610

 CL80 W610 
Screen sizing3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung CL80

 W610 CL80 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W610

 CL80 W610 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the CL80 compared to the W610.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and W610.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older CL80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W610 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
Sony W610 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (160g)
56
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography factors
Sony W610 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
60
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging features
Sony W610 Vlogging features
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (160 grams)
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony W610
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Also referred to as ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
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 function
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
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