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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was released 12 months earlier than the ST80 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z400 matches up vs the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung ST80

 EX-Z400 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-Z400

 ST80 EX-Z400 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung ST80

 EX-Z400 ST80 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 against the ST80.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and ST80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung ST80 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Samsung ST80
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography features
37
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
39
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST80 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung ST80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung ST80
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 118g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-40 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $249