Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung CL5

Below is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FC150 was announced 9 months later than the CL5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the CL5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung CL5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 against the CL5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and CL5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and CL5.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC150 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-FC150 will give you greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-FC150 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.