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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST80

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-H20G versus Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 9 months after the ST80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-H20G scores vs the ST80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung ST80

 EX-H20G ST80 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 9 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-H20G

 ST80 EX-H20G 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung ST80

 EX-H20G ST80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H20G versus Samsung ST80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G against the ST80.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and ST80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and ST80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-H20G should have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography details
Samsung ST80 Street photography details
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (216g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
Samsung ST80 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography advice
Samsung ST80 Travel photography advice
60
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (216g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
62
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
39
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging info
Samsung ST80 Vlogging info
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
28
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung ST80
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung ST80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Samsung ST80
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-20 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 118g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $249