Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung CL80

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus VH-515 versus Samsung CL80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was unveiled 2 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the VH-515 scores vs the CL80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 & Samsung CL80. The full galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-515 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 versus Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the VH-515 compared to the CL80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-515 and CL80.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung CL80 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.