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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

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
47
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
48
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