Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL80
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Samsung CL80. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung CL80
EX-H30 | CL80 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Casio EX-H30
CL80 | EX-H30 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung CL80
EX-H30 | CL80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung CL80 | |
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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 |