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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung CL80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 13 months later than the CL80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-H30 grades against the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung CL80

 EX-H30 CL80 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Casio EX-H30

 CL80 EX-H30 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung CL80

 EX-H30 CL80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 and the CL80.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and CL80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and CL80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger EX-H30 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography features
38
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Samsung CL80 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Samsung CL80 Sports photography advice
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (201 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung CL80
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung CL80
Also referred to as - ST5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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 24-300mm (12.5x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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-130 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $709 $400