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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is PL10
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is pretty similar but the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") come with different sensor size.

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured about the same time to the CL5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-FS10 matches up vs the CL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-FS10 CL5 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-FS10

 CL5 EX-FS10 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung CL5

 EX-FS10 CL5 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung CL5 in the new 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 use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FS10 and the CL5.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and CL5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-FS10 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
24
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography features
Samsung CL5 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography info
Samsung CL5 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
26
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Samsung CL5
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
25
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung CL5
Alternate name - PL10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact 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 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $391