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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was released 9 months after the CL80 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung CL80

 EX-Z16 CL80 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Casio EX-Z16

 CL80 EX-Z16 
Display sizing3.7""Larger display (+3.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung CL80

 EX-Z16 CL80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has measurements 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-Z16 and Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the CL80.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and CL80 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and CL80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung CL80 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z16 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography info
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
Samsung CL80 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography info
Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
53
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (160 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography advice
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography advice
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
screen larger than average (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (848 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (160g)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung CL80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung CL80
Alternative name - ST5500
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3.7"
Resolution of screen 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $100 $400