Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung CL80
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95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Samsung CL80. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung CL80
SZ-15 | CL80 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus SZ-15
CL80 | SZ-15 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung CL80
SZ-15 | CL80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung CL80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Samsung CL80 | |
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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 |