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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as ST5500
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung CL80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was announced 3 years after the CL80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ-15 scores vs the CL80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung CL80

 SZ-15 CL80 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus SZ-15

 CL80 SZ-15 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung CL80

 SZ-15 CL80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 vs the CL80.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and CL80 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and CL80.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SZ-15 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography factors
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
Street photography with Samsung CL80
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography info
Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus SZ-15Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-15 Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model SLB-10A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $400