Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST80
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
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In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and ST80 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-FC100 was released 12 months earlier than the ST80 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the ST80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung ST80
| EX-FC100 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-FC100
| ST80 | EX-FC100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST80
| EX-FC100 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 against the ST80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and ST80 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and ST80.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST80 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Samsung ST80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Samsung ST80 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 156g (0.34 lbs) | 118g (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | NP-40 | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $300 | $249 |