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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was announced 19 months later than the CL80 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZS15 scores versus the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Samsung CL80

 EX-ZS15 CL80 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 CL80 EX-ZS15 
Display size3.7""Larger display (+3.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung CL80

 EX-ZS15 CL80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS15 versus the CL80.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS15 and CL80.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZS15 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography details
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (154 grams)
max ISO too low (0)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography information
Samsung CL80 Sports photography information
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (154g)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
features focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging advice
Samsung CL80 Vlogging advice
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (154 grams)
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung CL80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Samsung CL80
Also called as - ST5500
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-18 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO - 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $248 $400