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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Released September 2010
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was released 9 months later than the ST80 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z16 scores against the ST80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung ST80

 EX-Z16 ST80 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 9 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-Z16

 ST80 EX-Z16 
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST80

 EX-Z16 ST80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 has external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the ST80.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and ST80 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and ST80.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST80 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z16 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST80 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography highlights
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
39
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung ST80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung ST80
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-20 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - BP70A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $100 $249