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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced at a similar time to the CL80 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the CL80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung CL80

 EX-Z550 CL80 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Casio EX-Z550

 CL80 EX-Z550 
Screen size3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung CL80

 EX-Z550 CL80 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the CL80.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and CL80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography information
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography info
Samsung CL80 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
Samsung CL80 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
60
has touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung CL80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung CL80
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung CL80
Also referred to as - ST5500
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $149 $400