Samsung CL80 vs Sony W690
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W690
| CL80 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.7" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung CL80
| W690 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W690
| CL80 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical 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.
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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Samsung CL80 | Sony 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 |
