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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung CL80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6020 was brought out around the same time to the CL80 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 6020 matches up vs the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung CL80

 6020 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus 6020

 CL80 6020 
Display dimension3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung CL80

 6020 CL80 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung CL80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6020 against the CL80.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and CL80.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung CL80 to offer you greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Samsung CL80
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography details
Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition (122g)
environment proofing
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
very good size screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
Samsung CL80 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung CL80
Also called as mju Tough 6020 ST5500
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 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
WB 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122g (0.27 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 Li-50B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $400