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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A57

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A57 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5500
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A55
  • Replacement is Sony A58
Photography Glossary

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A57 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung CL80 and Sony A57, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very close but the CL80 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL80 was introduced 3 years before the A57 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the CL80 matches up versus the A57 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony A57

 CL80 A57 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung CL80

 A57 CL80 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2010Fresher by 32 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony A57

 CL80 A57 

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 has got outside 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 A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the CL80 vs the A57.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and A57 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and A57.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL80 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A57 will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older CL80 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A57 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Sony A57
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Sony A57
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography factors
Sony A57 Travel photography factors
60
offers focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A57 Landscape photography highlights
37
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A57 as a Vlogging camera
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
77
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony A57
 Samsung CL80Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung CL80 Sony SLT-A57
Also called as ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-09-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 4800 16000
Max enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.35 lbs) 618 grams (1.36 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 550 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $1,000