Samsung CL80 vs Sony W650

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

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.

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

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.