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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Samsung ST80
(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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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

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").

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The 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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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 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST80

 EX-FC100 ST80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and ST80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST80 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
62
has focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST80
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung 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