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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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-Z270 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and ST80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was launched 12 months before the ST80 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z270 scores against the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung ST80

 EX-Z270 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-Z270

 ST80 EX-Z270 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST80

 EX-Z270 ST80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the ST80.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and ST80.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST80 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography advice
Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography details
Samsung ST80 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
28
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung ST80
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung ST80
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-80 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $249