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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung CL80

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung CL80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 3 years after the CL80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the CL80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung CL80

 TG-630 iHS CL80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 CL80 TG-630 iHS 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung CL80

 TG-630 iHS CL80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features exterior measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the CL80.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and CL80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and CL80.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung CL80 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher TG-630 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
27
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography details
Samsung CL80 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
offers focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
39
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
Samsung CL80 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung CL80
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung CL80
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung CL80
Other name - ST5500
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 6400 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" 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 220 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $400