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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W650 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
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W650 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Samsung CL80 vs Sony W650, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was released 24 months prior to the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CL80 matches up vs the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W650

 CL80 W650 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung CL80

 W650 CL80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W650

 CL80 W650 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 provides exterior dimensions 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 W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CL80 and the W650.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and W650.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W650 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Sony W650
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Sony W650
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (160 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
60
provides touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (160g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (124g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W650 Landscape photography highlights
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (160g)
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony W650
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Also Known as ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type 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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