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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5500
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX50 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung CL80 versus Sony WX50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was launched 3 years prior to the WX50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the CL80 grades versus the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony WX50

 CL80 WX50 
Display dimensions3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung CL80

 WX50 CL80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony WX50

 CL80 WX50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the CL80 compared to the WX50.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and WX50.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX50 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Sony WX50
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (160g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
60
includes touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (160g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (117g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (160g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony WX50
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Also referred to as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $250