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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5500
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W730 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung CL80 and Sony W730, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was launched 4 years before the W730 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CL80 matches up versus the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W730

 CL80 W730 
Display dimension3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung CL80

 W730 CL80 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W730

 CL80 W730 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has got external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the CL80 vs the W730.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and W730.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W730 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older CL80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Sony W730
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography information
Sony W730 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
60
offers focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (122g)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
37
very good size screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
39
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony W730
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Also Known as ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Battery form - 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 media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $138