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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5500
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and CL80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was launched 12 months earlier than the CL80 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung CL80

 EX-Z270 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Casio EX-Z270

 CL80 EX-Z270 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen dimensions3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung CL80

 EX-Z270 CL80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the CL80.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and CL80.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung CL80 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography info
Samsung CL80 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography advice
Samsung CL80 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
60
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL80 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than others (160g)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung CL80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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-80 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $400