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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was introduced 12 months prior to the CL80 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FE-25 grades against the CL80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung CL80

 FE-25 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus FE-25

 CL80 FE-25 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen dimension3.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+1.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung CL80

 FE-25 CL80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-25 compared to the CL80.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and CL80 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and CL80.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung CL80 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography information
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography info
Samsung CL80 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
61
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography highlights
26
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
very good size screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
9
no video recording
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus FE-25Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-25 Samsung CL80
Otherwise known as - ST5500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2768 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO - 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $15 $400