Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX70
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is ST5500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Samsung CL80 versus Sony WX70, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe CL80 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WX70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CL80 grades against the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony WX70
CL80 | WX70 | |||
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Display size | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung CL80
WX70 | CL80 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony WX70
CL80 | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung CL80 versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the CL80 vs the WX70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and WX70.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung CL80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Also called as | ST5500 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 114g (0.25 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 | - | 240 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $400 | $242 |