Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung CL80
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36 Features
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95 Imaging
36 Features
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is ST5500

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung CL80 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung CL80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FE-4030 was launched within a month of the CL80 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FE-4030 grades vs the CL80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung CL80
FE-4030 | CL80 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus FE-4030
CL80 | FE-4030 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung CL80
FE-4030 | CL80 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 against the CL80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and CL80.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung CL80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung CL80 |
Also called as | - | ST5500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4334 x 3256 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146g (0.32 lb) | 160g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 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 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 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $130 | $400 |