Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST80

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.

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.

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).

Check out the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung ST80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.