Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung CL80
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
33
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
33
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as ST5500
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Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VG-120 was revealed 13 months after the CL80 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VG-120 scores vs the CL80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung CL80
| VG-120 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus VG-120
| CL80 | VG-120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.7" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung CL80
| VG-120 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-120 versus the CL80.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and CL80.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher VG-120 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-120 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
good MP (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
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good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 shots)
has no phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Olympus VG-120 Travel photography info
Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Samsung CL80 Landscape photography highlights
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen larger than average (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
fairly wide (26mm)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
| Olympus VG-120 | Samsung CL80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus VG-120 | Samsung CL80 |
| Alternative name | - | ST5500 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 160 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-70B | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $190 | $400 |