Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung CL80
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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
- Also referred to as ST5500

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung CL80 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung CL80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SZ-10 was announced 14 months after the CL80 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ-10 scores against the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung CL80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung CL80
SZ-10 | CL80 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus SZ-10
CL80 | SZ-10 | |||
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Screen size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung CL80
SZ-10 | CL80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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).
Check out the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung CL80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-10 vs the CL80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and CL80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and CL80.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ-10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Samsung CL80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Samsung CL80 |
Also called | - | ST5500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4334 x 3256 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 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 life | 220 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $300 | $400 |