• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 31.00mm - 217.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 372.9mm2
  • 12.3 megapixels
  • 35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung CL80 advantages over Fujifilm X100

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    217 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 53 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    150g vs 451g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    14.2 vs 12.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    31 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm X100 advantages over Samsung CL80

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.50 vs 1.43 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 16 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

  • Superb image quality; Dazzling Hybrid Viewfinder; Traditional mechanical controls; Mostly excellent optical performance.

  • Quirky interface; Manual dials turn easily; Manual focus is too difficult to use; Dramatic lens flare, especially at night.

  • Read our Fujifilm X100 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZR1

Samsung CL80
Panasonic DMC-ZR1
  • $248
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Samsung CL80 vs Panasonic DMC-ZR1

Fujifilm X100
Panasonic DMC-ZR1
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic DMC-ZR1

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FH20

Samsung CL80
Panasonic DMC-FH20
  • $248
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Samsung CL80 vs Panasonic DMC-FH20

Fujifilm X100
Panasonic DMC-FH20
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic DMC-FH20

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZR3

Samsung CL80
Panasonic DMC-ZR3
  • $248
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $236
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Samsung CL80 vs Panasonic DMC-ZR3

Fujifilm X100
Panasonic DMC-ZR3
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $236
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic DMC-ZR3

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Samsung CL80
Fujifilm X100S
  • $248
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung CL80 vs Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100
Fujifilm X100S
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100S

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Samsung CL80
Fujifilm X100T
  • $248
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung CL80 vs Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100
Fujifilm X100T
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100T

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