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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 2009
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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-FC150 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was launched very close to the ST80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung ST80

 EX-FC150 ST80 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-FC150

 ST80 EX-FC150 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung ST80

 EX-FC150 ST80 
LaunchedNovember 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 features outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Samsung ST80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the ST80.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and ST80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and ST80.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST80 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Samsung ST80 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography features
Samsung ST80 Sports photography features
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
62
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
39
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST80 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung ST80
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung ST80
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Samsung ST80
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-16 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 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 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lb) 118 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $249