Casio EX-100 vs Samsung NX5

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.