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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Announced November 2009
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was manufactured at a similar time to the CL80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-G1 grades against the CL80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung CL80

 EX-G1 CL80 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Casio EX-G1

 CL80 EX-G1 
Screen dimension3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung CL80

 EX-G1 CL80 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-G1 vs the CL80.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and CL80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and CL80.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung CL80 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Samsung CL80
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (154g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
23
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
54
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
31
has manual focus
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL80 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung CL80
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-11-18 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-800 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $61 $400