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Olympus E-450 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched March 2009
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-330
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
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Olympus E-450 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-450 versus Samsung CL80, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and CL80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-450 was introduced 9 months prior to the CL80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-450 scores against the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Samsung CL80

 E-450 CL80 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus E-450

 CL80 E-450 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010March 2009More recent by 9 months
Display sizing3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Samsung CL80

 E-450 CL80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-450 versus Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-450 versus the CL80.

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and CL80 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and CL80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-450 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung CL80 will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older E-450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography advice
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography details
Samsung CL80 Street photography details
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (426 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
39
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
53
lighter than competitors in class (426 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (500 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
60
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
low battery life (500 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
37
big screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging info
Samsung CL80 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Olympus E-450 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus E-450Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus E-450 Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2009-03-31 2010-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $138 $400