Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung CL80

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was launched 2 years later than the CL80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the CL80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung CL80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the CL80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and CL80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and CL80.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.