• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 31.00mm - 217.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung CL80 advantages over Sony QX10

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Sony QX10 advantages over Samsung CL80

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • More telephoto lens reach
    250 mm vs 217 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    105g vs 150g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    18.2 vs 14.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 31 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly

Common Weaknesses

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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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
Sony QX10
Panasonic DMC-ZR1
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Rear display
  • Bigger pixels

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
Sony QX10
Panasonic DMC-FH20
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

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
Sony QX10
Panasonic DMC-ZR3
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $236
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Rear display
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Sony WX80

Samsung CL80
Sony WX80
  • $248
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Wider angle lens
Sony QX10
Sony WX80
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bulb shutter
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Canon 160

Samsung CL80
Canon 160
  • $248
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Newer
  • More pixels
Sony QX10
Canon 160
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive
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