Olympus 8010 vs Samsung CL80

Here, we are comparing the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung CL80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released at a similar time to the CL80 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 8010 scores versus the CL80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 8010 versus the CL80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and CL80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and CL80.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung CL80 to show more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.