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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
Samsung ST80
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung ST80

 EX-Z29 ST80 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-Z29

 ST80 EX-Z29 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010March 2009More recent by 10 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung ST80

 EX-Z29 ST80 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
30
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography details
Samsung ST80 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
62
has touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography info
31
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
39
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung ST80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung ST80
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