Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST80
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung ST80
EX-Z270 | ST80 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-Z270
ST80 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST80
EX-Z270 | ST80 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Samsung ST80 | |
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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 |