Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX50
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony WX50
CL80 | WX50 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.7" | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung CL80
WX50 | CL80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony WX50
CL80 | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Samsung CL80 versus Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |