Samsung CL80

Samsung CL80 is Samsung's Ultracompact camera initially announced on January of 2010. The camera has a 14MP, CCD 1/2.3" size sensor with a full resolution of 4334 x 3256. The camera is also known as "ST5500" in certain markets.

The CL80 is ranked #66 out of 151 in Ultracompact cameras & over all #1014 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our collection. Please use our Smart camera search to find camera listings based on your personalized criteria.

Below is a graph of multiple factors used in the rating system.

You can view the CL80 from several angles in the gallery below.

Here is a collection of advantages and disadvantages of the Samsung CL80 based on aspects that are generally regarded as crucial in a camera.

The sensor specification in the Samsung CL80 is 6.17mm x 4.55mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor can capture 4334 x 3256 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera features Image Stabilization (Optical). In body stabilization is preferable than digital stabilization as the latter might lead to cropping.

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The CCD sensor has 14 megapixels and has a native ISO range of 80 - 4800. The ISO can be extended digitally to a maximum of 6400. Unfortunately, RAW photos are not saved therefore you have less margin for error.

The graphic below illustrates the CL80's sensor size compared to other common sizes. The CL80 sensor has a crop factor of 5.8 and is pointed out in green.

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To get a sense of specific aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Samsung CL80 weighs around 0.35 pounds (160 grams / 5.64 oz) & has external proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8"). The weight of average Ultracompact camera is 121 grams so the Samsung CL80 is more heavy than its rivals.

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Below is a pic of the Samsung CL80 next to a soft drink to help you to get a feel for its size.

The top view below will illustrate the button arrangement on the CL80.

The CL80 provides an inbuilt lens with a focal range of 31-217mm making it a 7.0 x zoom which won't be exceptional however it may be convenient in certain circumstances.

At it's widest 31mm, the lens features an aperture of f3.3 making it pretty sluggish and not great for low light circumstances and you will likely find it difficult to get a shallow depth of field. You will probably also need to up your ISO which results in noisy pictures. With the long end, 217mm comes with f5.5 making it really sluggish and you would have to utilize slow shutter speeds.

The CL80 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras that incorporate NFC or Bluetooth connectivity are able to be controlled wirelessly with smartphones. You can copy photos and usually change settings without connecting directly with the camera.

Many apps also give a Liveview and release the shutter whenever you are not close to the camera. If the camera comes with a HDMI port, it can easily be hooked up to an external monitor. A good number of cameras will allow you to charge the battery pack with the USB socket.

The highest possible video quality in the Samsung CL80 is 1280 x 720 and you can save in Motion JPEG format. 720p is low for today's requirements. You really should shoot for at least FUll HD quality for video. The body does not offer a microphone or headphone socket which means that you have zero control over the sound. It is probably best to look into an alternative camera if you require better sound for your video clips.

Samsung CL80 does not have environment proofing so damp conditions may affect the camera.

The Samsung CL80 has a 3.7 inch fixed display with a resolution of 230 thousand dots.

Moreover the display is touch friendly which means you are able to shift focus point and adjust settings with your fingers.

Photography Glossary

The ViewFinder specs for Samsung CL80 are as follows:

• ViewFinder None

Viewfinders are pretty useful during bright outdoor conditions which may make the camera display washed out and difficult to see.

The maximum shutter speed is 1/1500 sec.

Samsung CL80 features just integrated flash without external flash support.

Samsung CL80 features only Contrast Based AF & lacks Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more faster & exact than Contrast Based autofocusing.

Samsung CL80 has tap to focus. You are able to use your fingers in order to shift where you focus. Samsung CL80 lacks manual focusing. Manual focusing is good during low light occasions or you require more exact depth of field control.

The average Ultracompact camera battery life is 214. Nikon L32 comes with the best (320) battery life within this kind of cameras.

Below is a collection of Ultracompact cameras that have the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon L32
CL80 vs L32320 nonono

Olympus TG-870
CL80 vs TG-870300 nonono

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Panasonic FP5
CL80 vs FP5260 nonono

Sony TX20
CL80 vs TX20250 nonono

Sony TX55
CL80 vs TX55250 nonono

The following bar chart indicates a rundown of the Samsung CL80 for specific kinds of photography. To see more, check out the specific section below.

The Samsung CL80 has a score of 28 which is bad, meaning that it is simply not appropriate for portrait photography. Shooting portrait images favors heavily to sensor specs, RAW support together with the flexibility to work with off-camera lighting.

With a decent points total of 60, the Samsung CL80 is relatively suitable for street photography. A decent street photography camera has a perfect balance of image quality plus portability.

A bad sports photography score of 38 suggests the Samsung CL80 is simply not appropriate for taking photos of sports. A camera needs great focusing and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Size is super critical in buying a camera for travel. Overall, the Samsung CL80 gets a decent 60 for a travelling camera which makes it fairly suited to buy for your trips.

For anyone who is planning to pick a camera for landscape pictures, the biggest aspect will no doubt be image quality. The Samsung CL80 with it's bad rating of 37 as a landscape camera is simply not appropriate within the current market.

A vlogging camera should really have a articulating display, microphone port and if possible IBIS. Considering every thing, the Samsung CL80 is simply not appropriate as a vlog camera as it receives a bad score of 27.

If you are looking for replacements to the CL80, here is a number of the highest placed cameras that fall into the class of Ultracompact.

The graph listed below gives you a summary of the CL80 compared to it's top scored competitors mentioned earlier.

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