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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was revealed at a similar time to the CL80 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-47 matches up vs the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung CL80

 FE-47 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus FE-47

 CL80 FE-47 
Screen sizing3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung CL80

 FE-47 CL80 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 and the CL80.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and CL80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and CL80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography details
Samsung CL80 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
34
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography features
Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
57
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
features touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (160 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
big screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (160g)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus FE-47Samsung CL80
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-47 Samsung CL80
Also Known as - ST5500
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 2 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $400