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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-100 versus Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and NX5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was launched 3 years after the NX5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-100 matches up vs the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung NX5

 EX-100 NX5 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-100

 NX5 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung NX5

 EX-100 NX5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 has external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-100 versus Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-100 versus the NX5.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and NX5 is 83 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and NX5.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX5 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography factors
Samsung NX5 Street photography factors
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Sports photography highlights
50
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (390 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
52
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Samsung NX5
63
good battery life (390 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery life (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Samsung NX5
53
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging features
Samsung NX5 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
24
features face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Samsung NX5
 Casio Exilim EX-100Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Samsung NX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-06 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 grams (0.86 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
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 390 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $572 $499