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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung CL80

Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
Samsung CL80
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung CL80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty close but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and CL80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 III was launched 7 years later than the CL80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Samsung CL80

 E-M10 III CL80 
IntroducedAugust 2017January 2010More recent by 94 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 CL80 E-M10 III 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung CL80

 E-M10 III CL80 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 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).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the CL80.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and CL80 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and CL80.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 III will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger E-M10 III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography information
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography information
72
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography advice
Samsung CL80 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (410 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography details
Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography advice
Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
66
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competitors in class (410g)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
supports focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography advice
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
32
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (410g)
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung CL80
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIISamsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Samsung CL80
Alternate name - ST5500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-08-31 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 25600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.6 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 410 grams (0.90 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 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 life 330 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $650 $400