Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX500

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was released 6 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the CL80 scores versus the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 has got external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the CL80 against the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and WX500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older CL80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.