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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung CL80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was introduced 12 months prior to the CL80 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-45 scores versus the CL80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Samsung CL80

 FE-45 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus FE-45

 CL80 FE-45 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3.7"2.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung CL80

 FE-45 CL80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung CL80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 compared to the CL80.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and CL80.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung CL80 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-45
Street photography with Samsung CL80
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography factors
Samsung CL80 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (160g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography details
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL80 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (160g)
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus FE-45Samsung CL80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-45 Samsung CL80
Otherwise known as - ST5500
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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, 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 data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $400