Olympus 8000 vs Samsung CL80
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as ST5500
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 8000 versus Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 8000 was launched 6 months before the CL80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 8000 grades vs the CL80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Samsung CL80
| 8000 | CL80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus 8000
| CL80 | 8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.7" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Samsung CL80
| 8000 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus 8000 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 8000 against the CL80.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and CL80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and CL80.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung CL80 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus 8000 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Samsung CL80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Samsung CL80 |
| Also called as | mju Tough 8000 | ST5500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 182 grams (0.40 lbs) | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $380 | $400 |