Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80
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36 Features
32 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Samsung CL80. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung CL80
EX-H20G | CL80 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 9 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Casio EX-H20G
CL80 | EX-H20G | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung CL80
EX-H20G | CL80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Samsung CL80 | |
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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 |