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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung CL80

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung CL80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 3 years later than the CL80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the CL80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung CL80

 TG-2 iHS CL80 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 CL80 TG-2 iHS 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung CL80

 TG-2 iHS CL80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the CL80.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and CL80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and CL80.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung CL80 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
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has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
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great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
60
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
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rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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screen larger than average (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
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rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung CL80
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung CL80
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Samsung CL80
Otherwise known as - ST5500
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-28 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $380 $400