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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung CL80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was introduced 5 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-4 scores vs the CL80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung CL80

		

		

			
 TG-4 CL80 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2010Fresher by 65 months
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 CL80 TG-4 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung CL80

		

		

			
 TG-4 CL80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-4 vs the CL80.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and CL80 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and CL80.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-4 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger TG-4 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
46
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW files
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Street photography advice
Samsung CL80 Street photography advice
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (247g)
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography features
Samsung CL80 Sports photography features
47
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (380 shots)
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography information
Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
74
 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition (247g)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
60
 has focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (160 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
62
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
 screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL80 Vlogging factors
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 does not have mic port
 heavier than competition (247 grams)
27
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung CL80
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung CL80
Otherwise known as - ST5500
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2015-04-13 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
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    
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 380 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $379 $400