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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W830

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand 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 Known as ST5500
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung CL80 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CL80 was launched 5 years earlier than the W830 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the CL80 matches up against the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony W830

 CL80 W830 
Screen size3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung CL80

 W830 CL80 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony W830

 CL80 W830 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the CL80 versus the W830.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and W830.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W830 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography factors
Sony W830 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
decent MP (20MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
Sony W830 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Sony W830
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
Sony W830 Travel photography info
60
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
Sony W830 Landscape photography factors
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging highlights
Sony W830 Vlogging highlights
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160g)
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony W830
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Also Known as ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4334 x 3256 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.35 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 ID SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $128