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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 12 months before the CL80 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-3010 scores vs the CL80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung CL80

 FE-3010 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus FE-3010

 CL80 FE-3010 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen dimension3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung CL80

 FE-3010 CL80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 vs the CL80.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and CL80 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and CL80.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung CL80 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography factors
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography factors
26
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Samsung CL80
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography advice
Samsung CL80 Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Samsung CL80
57
weather proofing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (160 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography information
31
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL80 Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (160g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus FE-3010Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-3010 Samsung CL80
Also Known as - ST5500
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $140 $400