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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 2010
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 9 months later than the CL80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-H20G matches up against the CL80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung CL80

 EX-H20G CL80 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 9 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Casio EX-H20G

 CL80 EX-H20G 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung CL80

 EX-H20G CL80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G features external dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the CL80.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and CL80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and CL80.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-H20G will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography features
Samsung CL80 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (216 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography info
Samsung CL80 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Samsung CL80
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decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (216g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (216 grams)
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touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung CL80
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung CL80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-20 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-90 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $400