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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was unveiled within a month of the ST80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the ST80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung ST80

 EX-Z2000 ST80 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 ST80 EX-Z2000 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung ST80

 EX-Z2000 ST80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the ST80.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and ST80.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography features
Samsung ST80 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (152 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST80 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography details
Samsung ST80 Travel photography details
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (152g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
39
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST80 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (152g)
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung ST80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung ST80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung ST80
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-110 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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