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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-870
Samsung CL80
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung CL80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was revealed 5 years after the CL80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-860 scores against the CL80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Samsung CL80

 TG-860 CL80 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus TG-860

 CL80 TG-860 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung CL80

 TG-860 CL80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-860 and the CL80.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and CL80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and CL80.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer TG-860 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography advice
36
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography factors
Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography details
Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography details
Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
71
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (160g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography info
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
48
fairly wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-860
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
33
fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 6400 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224g (0.49 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $400