Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung CL5
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung CL5
EX-FS10 | CL5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-FS10
CL5 | EX-FS10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung CL5
EX-FS10 | CL5 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Samsung CL5 | |
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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 |