Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung CL5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung CL5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FH100 was unveiled 16 months after the CL5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the CL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Samsung CL5. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung CL5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH100 and the CL5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and CL5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and CL5.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH100 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-FH100 will provide greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger EX-FH100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.