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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung CL80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-320 was released 2 years later than the CL80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-320 scores against the CL80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung CL80

		

		

			
 TG-320 CL80 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 CL80 TG-320 
Display dimension3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung CL80

		

		

			
 TG-320 CL80 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 provides physical measurements 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 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).
Examine the Olympus TG-320 versus Samsung CL80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 vs the CL80.
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and CL80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and CL80.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The newer TG-320 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
28
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Samsung CL80
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus via touch
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery (150 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography advice
Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
67
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 weather proof
 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low battery (150 per charge)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
 has focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others in class (160g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
39
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 low battery (150 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse function
37
 bigger than average screen (3.7")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
32
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic socket
27
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus TG-320Samsung CL80
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-320 Samsung CL80
Also referred to as - ST5500
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 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 All around 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $400