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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as PL10
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung CL5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is very similar but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC100 was announced within a month of the CL5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the CL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-FC100 CL5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-FC100

 CL5 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung CL5

 EX-FC100 CL5 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 against the CL5.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and CL5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and CL5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
24
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Samsung CL5 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL5 Vlogging highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
25
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung CL5
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung CL5
Also referred to as - PL10
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $391