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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung CL80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 19 months later than the CL80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the CL80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung CL80

 EX-ZR100 CL80 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 CL80 EX-ZR100 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung CL80

 EX-ZR100 CL80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the CL80.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and CL80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and CL80.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung CL80 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Samsung CL80 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (204 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (160g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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very good size screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung CL80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung CL80
Otherwise known as - ST5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $400