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Olympus E-600 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
71
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Olympus E-600 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus E-600 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
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Olympus E-600 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-600 versus Samsung CL80, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and CL80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-600 was launched 4 months before the CL80 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-600 scores versus the CL80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Samsung CL80

 E-600 CL80 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus E-600

 CL80 E-600 
Display dimensions3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Samsung CL80

 E-600 CL80 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution

Olympus E-600 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-600 and the CL80.

Olympus E-600 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and CL80 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and CL80.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-600 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung CL80 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus E-600 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-600
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
59
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Street photography highlights
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography details
Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
60
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography features
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
53
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging information
Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
18
no video recording
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Olympus E-600 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus E-600Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus E-600 Samsung CL80
Also called as - ST5500
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-30 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $400