Samsung CL80 vs Sony A37

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung CL80 versus Sony A37, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very comparable but the CL80 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL80 was released 3 years earlier than the A37 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CL80 grades against the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 has got outside 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) while the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Samsung CL80 versus Sony A37 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the CL80 and the A37.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and A37 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and A37.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL80 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A37 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be behind in sensor innovation.