Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung CL80
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung CL80
TG-310 | CL80 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus TG-310
CL80 | TG-310 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung CL80
TG-310 | CL80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Samsung CL80 | |
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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 |