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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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
  • Other Name is ST5500
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-310 versus Samsung CL80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was launched 13 months after the CL80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-310 grades against the CL80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung CL80

 TG-310 CL80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus TG-310

 CL80 TG-310 
Screen sizing3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung CL80

 TG-310 CL80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-310 versus Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 versus the CL80.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and CL80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and CL80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-310 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
Samsung CL80 Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
boasts touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (160 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography advice
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging info
Samsung CL80 Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than average (160g)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus TG-310Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-310 Samsung CL80
Otherwise known as - ST5500
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" 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 life 150 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $400