Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung CL80

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.