Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung CL80
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
33
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
33
Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
Olympus VG-145
(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 July 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
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is ST5500
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Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VG-145 was revealed 19 months after the CL80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VG-145 matches up against the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Samsung CL80
| VG-145 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus VG-145
| CL80 | VG-145 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.7" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Samsung CL80
| VG-145 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the VG-145 versus the CL80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and CL80.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent VG-145 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography factors
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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really wide (26mm)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Olympus VG-145 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
| Olympus VG-145 | Samsung CL80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus VG-145 | Samsung CL80 |
| Otherwise known as | - | ST5500 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120g (0.26 pounds) | 160g (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 rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 160 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | 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 | One | One |
| Launch cost | $0 | $400 |