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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung CL80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was revealed 9 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-6 scores versus the CL80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung CL80

 TG-6 CL80 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2010Fresher by 115 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus TG-6

 CL80 TG-6 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung CL80

 TG-6 CL80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 against the CL80.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and CL80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and CL80.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung CL80 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography information
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (253g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
47
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography info
Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (253g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
57
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
37
big screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
Samsung CL80 Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (253g)
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus Tough TG-6Samsung CL80
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Samsung CL80
Also Known as - ST5500
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2019-05-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 12800 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253 gr (0.56 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 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 340 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $449 $400