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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-H15 versus Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was revealed at a similar time to the ST80 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H15 grades vs the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung ST80

 EX-H15 ST80 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-H15

 ST80 EX-H15 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung ST80

 EX-H15 ST80 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H15 versus Samsung ST80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-H15 versus the ST80.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and ST80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and ST80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
34
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography info
Samsung ST80 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography info
Samsung ST80 Travel photography info
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
39
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST80 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
28
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Samsung ST80
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Samsung ST80
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Samsung ST80
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 161g (0.35 lbs) 118g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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-90 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $249