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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung CL80 versus Sony WX10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CL80 was brought out 12 months before the WX10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CL80 grades versus the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony WX10

 CL80 WX10 
Display dimensions3.7"2.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung CL80

 WX10 CL80 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony WX10

 CL80 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung CL80 versus Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the CL80 against the WX10.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and WX10.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX10 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older CL80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography features
Sony WX10 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (160 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography info
Sony WX10 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL80
Travel photography with Sony WX10
60
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than average (160 grams)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony WX10
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Also Known as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $200