Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z400-ek-fs.jpg)
![Samsung ST80 front Samsung ST80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-ST80/Samsung-ST80-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(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
(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").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
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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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung ST80
EX-Z400 | ST80 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-Z400
ST80 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung ST80
EX-Z400 | ST80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z400-vs-Samsung-ST80-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z400-vs-Samsung-ST80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z400-vs-Samsung-ST80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z400-vs-Samsung-ST80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung ST80 | |
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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 |