Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX1
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36 Features
30 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as ST5500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
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The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung CL80 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CL80 was brought out 6 months after the WX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the CL80 grades against the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony WX1
| CL80 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.7" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung CL80
| WX1 | CL80 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony WX1
| CL80 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the CL80 versus the WX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and WX1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL80 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung CL80 will result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively.
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Also Known as | ST5500 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | SLB-11A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $400 | $149 |