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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung CL80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5500
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung CL80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was released 3 years after the CL80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung CL80

 TG-830 iHS CL80 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 CL80 TG-830 iHS 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung CL80

 TG-830 iHS CL80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides external measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has dimensions 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 account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the CL80.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and CL80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and CL80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-830 iHS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography info
Samsung CL80 Sports photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
67
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
has focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography info
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
45
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
big screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung CL80
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSamsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 6400 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 300 photos -
Battery type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $400