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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung CL80 and Sony WX350, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WX350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the CL80 matches up versus the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony WX350

 CL80 WX350 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung CL80

 WX350 CL80 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony WX350

 CL80 WX350 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 enjoys external 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 WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Samsung CL80 and Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the CL80 compared to the WX350.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and WX350.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
60
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than others (164g)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
good battery (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony WX350
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also referred to as ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4334 x 3256 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 4800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life - 470 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $400 $270