Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung CL80

Following is a extended review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Samsung CL80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out 2 years after the CL80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the CL80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung CL80. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the CL80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and CL80 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and CL80.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SP-620 UZ will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.