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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was announced 19 months after the ST80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZS15 matches up against the ST80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Samsung ST80

 EX-ZS15 ST80 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 ST80 EX-ZS15 
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST80

 EX-ZS15 ST80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS15 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS15 and the ST80.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and ST80.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZS15 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (154g)
low max ISO (0)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (154g)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
32
great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small ( inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
39
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS15
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
26
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (154 grams)
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Samsung ST80
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Samsung ST80
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-18 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8s
Max shutter speed - 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 118g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - BP70A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $248 $249