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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung CL80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was released 14 months after the CL80 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VR-330 grades against the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung CL80

 VR-330 CL80 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus VR-330

 CL80 VR-330 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung CL80

 VR-330 CL80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the VR-330 against the CL80.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and CL80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and CL80.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher VR-330 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography details
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-330
Street photography with Samsung CL80
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography info
Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
70
lighter than others in class (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
features focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
screen larger than average (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (160 grams)
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus VR-330Samsung CL80
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-330 Samsung CL80
Also Known as - ST5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID LI-42B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $220 $400