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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as ST5500
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W690 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung CL80 and Sony W690, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was brought out 3 years earlier than the W690 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CL80 grades against the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W690

 CL80 W690 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung CL80

 W690 CL80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W690

 CL80 W690 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL80 and Sony W690 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the CL80 vs the W690.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and W690.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older CL80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Sony W690
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (160g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography information
Sony W690 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL80
Travel photography with Sony W690
60
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
Landscape photography with Sony W690
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging features
Sony W690 Vlogging features
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (160g)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony W690
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Also referred to as ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 pictures
Battery form - 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 feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $297