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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A99

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A900
  • Replacement is Sony A99 II
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A99 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung CL80 versus Sony A99, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL80 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A99 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the CL80 matches up against the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony A99

 CL80 A99 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung CL80

 A99 CL80 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2010More modern by 35 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony A99

 CL80 A99 

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Samsung CL80 versus Sony A99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the CL80 versus the A99.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and A99 is 95 and 57 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and A99.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL80 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will give greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography advice
Sony A99 Portrait photography advice
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
Sony A99 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography info
Sony A99 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
Sony A99 Travel photography details
60
supports focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
Sony A99 Landscape photography features
37
screen larger than average (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
terrible battery (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
76
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony A99
 Samsung CL80Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony SLT-A99
Also Known as ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-12-12
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4334 x 3256 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 4800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 812 gr (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots 1 2
Price at launch $400 $1,998