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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(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)
  • 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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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

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").

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The 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 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus VG-120

 CL80 VG-120 
Screen dimensions3.7"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
33
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
28
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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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography factors
Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
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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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
26
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
38
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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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography info
Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
62
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)
60
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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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography highlights
36
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
37
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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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging details
Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
28
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
27
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus VG-120Samsung 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