Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX30
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Additionally referred to as ST5500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
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Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung CL80 and Sony WX30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe CL80 was announced 18 months before the WX30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the CL80 grades vs the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony WX30
| CL80 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.7" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung CL80
| WX30 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony WX30
| CL80 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung CL80 and Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the CL80 vs the WX30.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and WX30.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older CL80 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Also referred to as | ST5500 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 life | - | 250 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $400 | $259 |