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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung CL80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was released 3 years later than the CL80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the CL80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung CL80

 EX-ZR400 CL80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 38 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 CL80 EX-ZR400 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung CL80

 EX-ZR400 CL80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the CL80.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and CL80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and CL80.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
71
great battery life (500 shots)
lighter than others (205 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
has touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (160g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung CL80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung CL80
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 500 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $400