Samsung CL5 vs Samsung CL80

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung CL5 and the Samsung CL80, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung CL5 was introduced in February 2009 and Samsung CL80 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung CL5 Highlights

      • 9 MP 1/2.5-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung CL80 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 4,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung CL5
      4. Advantage of Samsung CL80
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung CL5 and Samsung CL80.

      PROS

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.70"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung CL5 over Samsung CL80.

      Samsung CL5 vs Samsung CL80
      Face Detection vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.5 vs f/5.5
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 16 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Lighter 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz) vs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung CL5.

      Olympus SP-800UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon ELPH 130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic ZS7
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Panasonic G9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Advantage of Samsung CL80

      Samsung CL80
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung CL80 over Samsung CL5.

      Samsung CL5 vs Samsung CL80
      Larger Sensor 1/2.5-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 9 Megapixel vs 14.2 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 4,800
      Max Image Resolution 3456 x 2592 vs 4334 x 3256
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 38 mm vs 31 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 114 mm vs 217 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3x vs 7x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/3.3
      Image Stabilization vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.70"
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung CL80.

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony TX10
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung CL5 Samsung CL80
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2004,800
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Samsung CL5 Samsung CL80
        Small Sensor1/2.5-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor9 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung CL5 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Samsung CL80 has a 3.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Samsung CL80 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Samsung CL80) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Samsung CL5 features a 9 megapixel 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 5.744 x 4.308 mm and a total area of 24.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Samsung CL80 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 4,800 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Samsung CL5 can take pictures up to 3456 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Samsung CL80 can take pictures up to 4334 x 3256 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4240 x 2826, 4240 x 2385, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Samsung CL80

      Samsung CL80 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung CL80 comes with SLB-11A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung CL5 has a single SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus card slot. Samsung CL80 has a single MicroSD/ MicroSDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung CL5, and up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung CL80.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m on Samsung CL5 and 5.00 m on Samsung CL80..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung CL5 body has dimensions of 93 x 60 x 19 mm (3.66 x 2.36 x 0.75") and Samsung CL80 body has dimensions of 104 x 58 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.79"). Samsung CL5 weighs 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz) and Samsung CL80 weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz).

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      93 mm

      60 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung CL5 and Samsung CL80

      Samsung CL5 and Samsung CL80 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      POOR
      41
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      72
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      POOR
      51
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      77
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung CL5 and Samsung CL80 and give them scores of 42 and 60 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      OVERALL
      42
      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      BAD
      39
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      BAD
      25
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      GOOD
      73
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      80
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung CL5

      Samsung CL80

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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