Samsung CL80 vs Sony W610
95 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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97 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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 sizing | 3.7" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung CL80
| W610 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W610
| CL80 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact 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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Samsung CL80 | Sony 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 |
| Launch cost | $400 | $200 |