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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 4 months prior to the CL80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z280 scores against the CL80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung CL80

 EX-Z280 CL80 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Casio EX-Z280

 CL80 EX-Z280 
Screen sizing3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung CL80

 EX-Z280 CL80 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 against the CL80.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and CL80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung CL80 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Samsung CL80
55
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
Samsung CL80 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
includes touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (160g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
32
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
screen larger than average (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung CL80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung CL80
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung CL80
Alternate name - ST5500
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 NP-80 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $400