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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-G1 was announced 9 months after the CL5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-G1 scores versus the CL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-G1 CL5 
ReleasedNovember 2009February 2009Newer by 9 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-G1

 CL5 EX-G1 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung CL5

 EX-G1 CL5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-G1 against the CL5.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and CL5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and CL5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-G1 will render extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-G1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
24
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography info
Samsung CL5 Street photography info
53
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Sports photography highlights
23
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography information
Samsung CL5 Travel photography information
54
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography advice
31
manual focus
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL5 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
25
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung CL5
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung CL5
Other name - PL10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-18 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $61 $391