Casio EX-10 vs Samsung CL5

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-10 vs Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and CL5 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was launched 4 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-10 matches up versus the CL5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 provides external measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-10 against the CL5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and CL5 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and CL5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-10 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 will have an edge in sensor innovation.