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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5500
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WX300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CL80 matches up against the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony WX300

 CL80 WX300 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung CL80

 WX300 CL80 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony WX300

 CL80 WX300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has got exterior 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 WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the CL80 against the WX300.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and WX300.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older CL80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
Sony WX300 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
Sony WX300 Travel photography advice
60
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sony WX300
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (160g)
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony WX300
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also Known as ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2013-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4334 x 3256 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 160g (0.35 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $330