Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST80
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was released 2 years later than the ST80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the ST80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung ST80
EX-ZR15 | ST80 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-ZR15
ST80 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung ST80
EX-ZR15 | ST80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung ST80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the ST80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and ST80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and ST80.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR15 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung ST80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) | 118 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 life | 325 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-110 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $249 | $249 |