Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Announced March 2009
(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
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and ST80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-Z29 was launched 10 months prior to the ST80 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z29 grades against the ST80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung ST80
EX-Z29 | ST80 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-Z29
ST80 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | March 2009 | More recent by 10 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung ST80
EX-Z29 | ST80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 has physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the ST80.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and ST80.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung ST80 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung ST80 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-03-03 | 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 area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 118 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" 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-60 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC / SD Memory Card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $79 | $249 |