Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung CL80
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as ST5500

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung CL80 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Samsung CL80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Tough-3000 was released about the same time to the CL80 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Tough-3000 scores vs the CL80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung CL80
Tough-3000 | CL80 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus Tough-3000
CL80 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung CL80
Tough-3000 | CL80 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Samsung CL80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Tough-3000 and the CL80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and CL80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and CL80.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung CL80 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung CL80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung CL80 |
Alternative name | mju Tough 3000 | ST5500 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4334 x 3256 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 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 | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $400 |