Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 vs Samsung CL80

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 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.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 was introduced in August 2011 and Samsung CL80 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 over Samsung CL80.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung CL80 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10.

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.

Screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and Samsung CL80 has a 3.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality 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.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 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.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 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

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack and Samsung CL80 comes with SLB-11A battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot. Samsung CL80 has a single MicroSD/ MicroSDHC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10, and up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung CL80. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.70 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and 5.00 m on Samsung CL80..

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 body has dimensions of 96 x 56 x 18 mm (3.78 x 2.2 x 0.71") and Samsung CL80 body has dimensions of 104 x 58 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.79"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz) and Samsung CL80 weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

Samsung CL80

96 mm

56 mm

104 mm

58 mm

56 mm

58 mm