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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung ST80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was released 4 months before the ST80 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the ST80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung ST80

 EX-Z33 ST80 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-Z33

 ST80 EX-Z33 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung ST80

 EX-Z33 ST80 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z33 and the ST80.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and ST80 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and ST80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST80 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Samsung ST80 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average (106g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Samsung ST80
56
lighter than average (106 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
39
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung ST80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung ST80
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung ST80
Category 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-82 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $120 $249