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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung CL80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was released 5 months prior to the CL80 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the CL80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Samsung CL80

 FE-4000 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus FE-4000

 CL80 FE-4000 
Display sizing3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung CL80

 FE-4000 CL80 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 versus the CL80.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and CL80.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung CL80 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography advice
Samsung CL80 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (136g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (136g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
60
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography info
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
very good size screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging details
Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus FE-4000Samsung CL80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Samsung CL80
Other name X-925 ST5500
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $400